ND Notary Notary Duties and Responsibilities 2

Question 1

What should a North Dakota notary do if they suspect a document is fraudulent?

Accepted Answer

Refuse to notarize the document

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Notarize it but make a note in their journal

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Contact local law enforcement before notarizing

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Notarize it and report it afterward

Question 2

Can a North Dakota notary charge fees for their services?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but fees must not exceed the maximum amounts set by state law

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Yes, they can charge any amount they wish

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No, notarial acts must be performed for free

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Only government-employed notaries can charge fees

Question 3

What happens to a notary's commission if they move out of North Dakota?

Accepted Answer

The commission remains valid but the notary can only notarize within North Dakota

Answer

The commission is automatically revoked

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The commission transfers to the new state

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The notary must notify the Secretary of State within 90 days

Question 4

What is the consequence of a North Dakota notary failing to administer an oath when required?

Accepted Answer

The notarial act may be invalid and the notary may face disciplinary action

Answer

There are no consequences

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The document is still valid but the notary receives a warning

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Only the signer faces consequences

Question 5

In North Dakota, who has the authority to appoint and commission notaries public?

Accepted Answer

The Secretary of State

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The Governor

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The State Attorney General

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The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

Question 6

Must a North Dakota notary use an official seal or stamp?

Accepted Answer

Yes, an official seal or stamp is required on all notarized documents

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No, a seal is optional

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Only for real estate documents

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Only for documents going out of state