NH Notary NH Notary Journal and Record Keeping 3

Question 1

Which type of notarial act should always be recorded in a NH notary journal regardless of whether it is legally required?

Accepted Answer

All notarial acts as best practice

Answer

Only acknowledgments

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Only jurats

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Only real estate documents

Question 2

What should be recorded in the journal when a credible witness is used to identify a signer?

Accepted Answer

The credible witness's name and their relationship to the signer

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Nothing extra is needed

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Only the signer's name

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The credible witness's ID number

Question 3

If a journal entry contains an error, how should a NH notary correct it?

Accepted Answer

Draw a single line through the error, initial it, and write the correction

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Use correction fluid to white out the error

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Tear out the page and restart

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Leave the error and note it on a separate page

Question 4

Can a New Hampshire notary charge a signer for copies of journal entries?

Accepted Answer

Yes, a reasonable fee may be charged

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No, copies must always be free

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Only if the signer is an attorney

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Only for real estate-related entries

Question 5

What happens to a NH notary's journal obligation when they resign their commission?

Accepted Answer

They should retain the journal as they would after expiration

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They must destroy the journal

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They must submit the journal to the Secretary of State

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No obligation exists after resignation

Question 6

Why is recording the fee charged in a journal entry considered good practice?

Accepted Answer

It documents compliance with the statutory fee schedule

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It is legally required in NH

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It is only required for large transactions

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It helps the notary file taxes