NNA Notary Public Requirements 5

Question 1

What is the main purpose of keeping a notary journal, even where it is not required?

Accepted Answer

To create a record of notarial acts that can serve as evidence and deter fraud

Answer

A journal documents each notarization and protects both the public and the notary if questions come up later.

Question 2

When a signer must personally appear before a notary, what does this mean for a traditional (non-remote) notarization?

Accepted Answer

The signer must be physically present with the notary at the time of notarization

Answer

Traditional notarization requires the signer to be physically present before the notary.

Question 3

What must a notary generally complete before performing remote online notarizations (RON) in states that allow them?

Accepted Answer

Register or get authorization for RON with the state and use an approved technology platform

Answer

States that authorize RON usually require separate registration or authorization, training in some states, and compliant technology.

Question 4

In most states, which notarial act requires the signer to swear or affirm that the document's contents are true?

Accepted Answer

Jurat

Answer

A jurat requires the signer to sign in front of the notary and take an oath or affirmation about the truth of the contents.

Question 5

What does a signer declare in an acknowledgment?

Accepted Answer

That they signed the document voluntarily and are who they claim to be

Answer

An acknowledgment confirms the signer's identity and that they signed willingly, not that the contents are true.

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