NH Notary NH Notary Acknowledgments and Jurats 2

Question 1

When a NH notary performs a copy certification, what are they attesting to?

Accepted Answer

That the copy is a true and accurate reproduction of the original

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That the original document is authentic

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That the signer's identity has been verified

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That the document has been sworn to be true

Question 2

Can a NH notary certify a copy of a vital record such as a birth certificate?

Accepted Answer

No, vital records are issued by government offices and may not be notary-certified as copies

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Yes, for any document presented

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Yes, if the original is presented

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Only if the signer requests it

Question 3

What should a NH notary do if a document presented for notarization is incomplete (has blank spaces)?

Accepted Answer

Refuse to notarize until all blanks are filled in

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Complete the blanks for the signer

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Notarize it anyway as long as the signer agrees

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Add 'N/A' to all blanks and proceed

Question 4

For a NH real estate deed acknowledgment, who must personally appear before the notary?

Accepted Answer

All parties whose signatures are to be acknowledged

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Only the grantor (seller)

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The attorney who drafted the deed

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Only the grantee (buyer)

Question 5

What is a signature by mark in the context of NH notarizations?

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A physical mark (such as an X) made by a signer unable to write their name

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A digital signature

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A notary's stamp

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An attorney's certification

Question 6

When notarizing for a signer who cannot speak English in New Hampshire, what should the notary do?

Accepted Answer

Use a qualified interpreter and note this in the certificate if necessary

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Refuse to notarize

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Proceed without interpretation

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Call the Secretary of State for approval