NH Notary NH Notary Journal and Record Keeping 2

Question 1

Which detail about a signer's identification should be recorded in a notary journal?

Accepted Answer

The type of ID and issuing authority

Answer

The ID number only

Answer

Only the expiration date

Answer

The signer's Social Security Number

Question 2

Can a NH notary use a digital or electronic journal?

Accepted Answer

Yes, electronic journals are permitted especially for electronic notarizations

Answer

No, only paper journals are permitted

Answer

Only for remote notarizations

Answer

Only with Secretary of State approval

Question 3

Should a NH notary record a refusal to notarize in their journal?

Accepted Answer

Yes, documenting refusals protects the notary

Answer

Never

Answer

Only if the signer complains

Answer

Only if the document was real estate-related

Question 4

What should a notary do if their journal is lost or stolen?

Accepted Answer

Report it to law enforcement and notify the Secretary of State

Answer

Ignore it and continue working

Answer

Purchase a new journal and continue

Answer

Only report it if it contained real estate documents

Question 5

When notarizing multiple documents for the same signer in one session, how many journal entries are recommended?

Accepted Answer

A separate entry for each notarial act performed

Answer

One entry covering all documents

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No entries needed for repeat signers

Answer

Only one entry per document type

Question 6

Is it appropriate to allow a signer to review or copy entries from a NH notary's journal?

Accepted Answer

Only entries relating to that specific signer may be shared

Answer

Yes, unrestricted access must be given

Answer

No, journals are entirely private

Answer

Only with a court order