Notary Exam Notary Ethics and Misconduct 2

Question 1

Which of the following is something a notary should NEVER do?

Accepted Answer

Sign a blank notarial certificate before completing it

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Charge a fee for a notarial act

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Keep a detailed notary journal

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Use an official embossed seal

Question 2

What is 'false certification' by a notary?

Accepted Answer

Certifying facts the notary knows to be untrue in a notarial certificate

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Using an outdated seal design

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Missing a single journal entry

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Charging below the standard fee

Question 3

What should a notary do if they suspect that a document they are asked to notarize may be fraudulent?

Accepted Answer

Refuse to notarize and report the situation if appropriate

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Notarize it anyway to avoid confrontation

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Alter the document to correct it

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Notify only the signer and proceed at their instruction

Question 4

Can an employer legally require a notary employee to perform an improper notarial act?

Accepted Answer

No, the notary is personally and individually responsible for every notarial act they perform

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Yes, if the employer includes it in the employment contract

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Only if the employer indemnifies the notary in writing

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Yes, employers have supervisory authority over notaries

Question 5

A notary who discriminates in providing notarial services based on a person's race or religion is:

Accepted Answer

Violating both civil rights laws and notary ethical standards

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Within their rights as an independent contractor

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Only subject to private complaint, not legal action

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Acting appropriately if they have a personal reason

Question 6

Can a notary be held personally liable for financial damages caused by their notarial errors?

Accepted Answer

Yes, a notary can be sued in civil court for damages caused by their errors or misconduct

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No, their notary bond fully covers all liability

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Only if they do not have E&O insurance

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Only for criminal acts, not civil matters