Duties and Responsibilities Flashcards
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A New Jersey notary public's commission is issued by which authority?
Answer: The New Jersey State Treasurer
The New Jersey State Treasurer appoints and commissions notaries public in New Jersey under the Notary Public Act.
Which of the following actions is a required duty of a New Jersey notary when completing a jurat?
Answer: Administer an oath or affirmation to the signer
A jurat requires the notary to administer an oath or affirmation to the signer, who swears or affirms the truth of the document's contents.
Under New Jersey law, a notary public is responsible for ensuring their notarial seal/stamp is:
Answer: Secured and not accessible to unauthorized persons
A New Jersey notary must secure their seal/stamp and ensure it is not accessible to unauthorized persons to prevent fraudulent use.
In New Jersey, a notary public who moves to a new address must:
Answer: Notify the State Treasurer of the address change
New Jersey notaries are required to notify the State Treasurer's office of any change of address to keep their commission records current.
A New Jersey notary public who performs a notarial act in another state while their commission is valid in NJ is:
Answer: Prohibited from acting as a notary outside NJ
A New Jersey notary commission only authorizes the notary to act within the state of New Jersey. Performing notarial acts in another state requires authorization from that state.
Which of the following describes a notary public's duty when a signer requests the notary to backdate a notarial certificate?
Answer: The notary must refuse, as backdating is prohibited
Backdating a notarial certificate is fraudulent and prohibited. A notary must refuse any request to use a date other than the actual date of the notarial act.