NJ Notary NJ Notary - Signature Witnessing and Copy Certification 2

Question 1

When a New Jersey notary certifies a copy, what must the notarial certificate state?

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That the copy is a true and correct copy of the original document

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That the notary personally created the copy

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That the document is legally valid

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That the original was inspected by an attorney

Question 2

A New Jersey notary may certify a copy of which of the following?

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A privately created contract between two parties

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A New Jersey driver's license

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A New Jersey marriage certificate

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A federal court judgment

Question 3

During a signature witnessing, a New Jersey notary discovers the signer appears to be under duress. The notary should:

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Refuse to perform the notarial act

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Proceed but note the duress in the journal

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Allow the signing but contact law enforcement afterward

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Ask a witness to confirm the signer is willing

Question 4

In New Jersey, how many copies of a document may a notary certify in a single session?

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As many copies as requested, provided each is compared to the original

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Only one certified copy per document

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No more than three copies per session

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Up to ten copies with a single fee

Question 5

What must a New Jersey notary do if asked to witness a signature on a blank document?

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Refuse to witness a signature on an incomplete document

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Complete the blank portions before witnessing

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Witness the signature and note the blanks in the journal

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Ask the signer to initial each blank space

Question 6

For a New Jersey signature witnessing performed for a principal who cannot write, the notary may:

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Accept a mark (X) as the signature if the notary documents it

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Sign on the principal's behalf with their permission

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Refuse the act entirely

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Require a guardian's written consent