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

Recording the type of ID (e.g., driver's license) and issuing authority documents how identity was verified without recording sensitive numbers.

Question 2

Can a NH notary use a digital or electronic journal?

Accepted Answer

Yes, electronic journals are permitted especially for electronic notarizations

Answer

NH law and best practice allow electronic journals, and they are particularly common in electronic and remote notarization workflows.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Yes, documenting refusals protects the notary

Answer

Recording refusals with the reason provides a protective record demonstrating the notary acted lawfully.

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

A lost or stolen journal should be reported to law enforcement and the Secretary of State's office to prevent misuse.

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

Each individual notarial act should have its own journal entry to clearly document what was notarized.

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