Notarial Acts and Procedures Flashcards
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Under North Dakota law, what must a notary do when a signer appears to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs?
Answer: Refuse to perform the notarization
A notary must refuse to notarize if the signer does not appear to be aware of the significance of the act or lacks capacity.
In North Dakota, which notarial act is used when a signer declares that they personally signed a document but does not sign it in the notary's presence?
Answer: Acknowledgment
An acknowledgment allows the signer to declare before the notary that they previously signed the document of their own free will.
What is the maximum term length for a North Dakota notary public commission?
Answer: 6 years
North Dakota notary commissions are valid for six years from the date of appointment.
When performing a jurat in North Dakota, at what point must the signer sign the document?
Answer: In the presence of the notary
A jurat requires the signer to sign the document in the notary's presence and swear or affirm to the truthfulness of its contents.
A North Dakota notary is asked to notarize a document written entirely in a foreign language. What should the notary do?
Answer: Notarize it if they can identify the type of notarial act needed
A notary may notarize a foreign-language document if they can identify the notarial certificate and the signer is present; the notary does not need to read the document.
Which of the following is NOT a required element of a North Dakota notarial certificate?
Answer: The signer's home address
North Dakota notarial certificates do not require the signer's home address; required elements include venue, notary signature, and commission expiration.
When may a North Dakota notary perform a notarial act for a document that will be used outside the United States?
Answer: At any time, following standard ND notarial procedures
A North Dakota notary may notarize documents intended for foreign use by following standard ND procedures; an apostille may then be obtained from the Secretary of State.