NH Notary NH Notary Commission Application and Renewal 2

Question 1

What disqualifies a person from being appointed as a NH notary?

Accepted Answer

Being convicted of a felony or a crime involving dishonesty or moral turpitude

Answer

Felony convictions or convictions involving dishonesty or moral turpitude are grounds for denial of a notary commission in New Hampshire.

Question 2

What must a NH notary do if their official name changes during their commission?

Accepted Answer

Notify the Secretary of State and obtain a new commission in the updated name

Answer

A name change requires notification to the Secretary of State and issuance of a new commission reflecting the updated name.

Question 3

What should a NH notary do if they move out of New Hampshire during their commission?

Accepted Answer

Notify the Secretary of State; the commission may become void if NH employment or residency no longer exists

Answer

If a NH notary loses their connection to New Hampshire (residency or principal place of business), they must notify the Secretary of State as their commission may become void.

Question 4

What is required to renew a New Hampshire notary commission?

Accepted Answer

Submit a renewal application and fees to the Secretary of State

Answer

NH notary renewal requires submitting a renewal application along with the applicable fees to the Secretary of State before the current commission expires.

Question 5

Can a NH notary perform notarial acts after their commission expires while their renewal is pending?

Accepted Answer

No, all notarial authority ceases on the expiration date

Answer

A notary's authority to act expires precisely on the commission expiration date; acts performed after expiration are unauthorized regardless of pending renewal.

NH Notary - New Hampshire Notary Exam Practice Test

NH Notary - New Hampshire Notary Exam Practice Test

NH Notary NH Notary Commission Application and Renewal 2