MS Notary Special Circumstances in Notarization 2

Question 1

A signer arrives with a document already signed the previous day and asks the notary to acknowledge it. What should the Mississippi notary do?

Accepted Answer

Proceed, because an acknowledgment does not require signing in the notary's presence

Answer

For an acknowledgment, the signer may sign beforehand as long as they personally appear and acknowledge the signature as their own.

Question 2

A signer who is physically unable to sign asks the notary for help executing a deed. Which procedure is acceptable in Mississippi?

Accepted Answer

The signer directs another individual to sign on their behalf in the signer's and notary's presence

Answer

Signature by proxy allows a disabled signer to direct another person to sign in the presence of both the signer and the notary.

Question 3

A signer presents a document written entirely in Spanish, a language the notary cannot read. The notarial certificate is in English. What should the notary do?

Accepted Answer

Proceed if the notary can communicate directly with the signer and complete the English certificate

Answer

A notary may notarize a foreign-language document if they can communicate directly with the signer and properly complete the certificate.

Question 4

During a hospital notarization, the signer is heavily medicated and cannot answer basic questions about the document. The notary should:

Accepted Answer

Decline because the signer does not appear to understand the transaction

Answer

A notary must refuse when the signer appears to lack awareness or understanding of the document being signed.

Question 5

A blind signer asks to have a power of attorney notarized. What is the best practice for the notary?

Accepted Answer

Read the document aloud or confirm the signer knows its contents before proceeding

Answer

Blindness does not prevent notarization; the notary should ensure the signer knows the document's contents, such as by reading it aloud.

(MS Notary) Mississippi Notary Exam Practice Test

(MS Notary) Mississippi Notary Exam Practice Test

MS Notary Special Circumstances in Notarization 2