ND Notary Notarial Acts and Procedures 2

Question 1

Under North Dakota law, what must a notary do when a signer appears to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs?

Accepted Answer

Refuse to perform the notarization

Answer

A notary must refuse to notarize if the signer does not appear to be aware of the significance of the act or lacks capacity.

Question 2

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?

Accepted Answer

Acknowledgment

Answer

An acknowledgment allows the signer to declare before the notary that they previously signed the document of their own free will.

Question 3

What is the maximum term length for a North Dakota notary public commission?

Accepted Answer

6 years

Answer

North Dakota notary commissions are valid for six years from the date of appointment.

Question 4

When performing a jurat in North Dakota, at what point must the signer sign the document?

Accepted Answer

In the presence of the notary

Answer

A jurat requires the signer to sign the document in the notary's presence and swear or affirm to the truthfulness of its contents.

Question 5

A North Dakota notary is asked to notarize a document written entirely in a foreign language. What should the notary do?

Accepted Answer

Notarize it if they can identify the type of notarial act needed

Answer

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.

(ND Notary) North Dakota Notary Exam Practice Test

(ND Notary) North Dakota Notary Exam Practice Test

ND Notary Notarial Acts and Procedures 2