ND Notary Identification and Record Keeping

Question 1

What forms of identification are acceptable for notaization in North Dakota?

Accepted Answer

A current government-issued photo ID such as a driver's license or passport

Answer

North Dakota requires satisfactory evidence of identity, which typically means a current, government-issued identification document containing a photograph and signature.

Question 2

What information must be recorded in a North Dakota notary's journal for each notarial act?

Accepted Answer

Date, type of act, signer's name, type of ID used, and description of the document

Answer

The journal must include the date of the notarial act, the type of act performed, the signer's name and address, the identification method used, the type of document, and the fee charged.

Question 3

How long must a North Dakota notary retain their journal after their commission expires?

Accepted Answer

10 years

Answer

North Dakota requires notaries to retain their journal records for at least 10 years after the notarial act was performed, even after the commission expires.

Question 4

If a signer cannot provide acceptable ID, what alternative may a North Dakota notary use?

Accepted Answer

A credible witness who personally knows the signer and can be identified by the notary

Answer

When acceptable ID is unavailable, a credible witness who personally knows the signer and who can themselves be identified by the notary may vouch for the signer's identity.

Question 5

What must a North Dakota notary do with their seal and journal when their commission ends?

Accepted Answer

Destroy or deface the seal and deliver the journal to the Secretary of State or retain it securely

Answer

When a commission ends, the notary must destroy or deface the seal to prevent unauthorized use and must either securely store or deliver the journal to the Secretary of State.

(ND Notary) North Dakota Notary Exam Practice Test

(ND Notary) North Dakota Notary Exam Practice Test

ND Notary Identification and Record Keeping