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  1. What happens if a notary's commission expires while a multi-year document transaction is still pending?

    Answer: The notary must renew before performing any additional notarial acts

    An expired commission means the notary has no authority to perform notarial acts; renewal must occur before any new or additional notarizations.

  2. Which type of notarial act is used when a signer swears or affirms that the contents of a document are true?

    Answer: Jurat

    A jurat requires the signer to swear or affirm to the truthfulness of a document's contents before the notary.

  3. A notary is approached by a signer who is visibly intoxicated. What is the appropriate action?

    Answer: Postpone the notarization until the signer is sober

    A notary must refuse or postpone when a signer appears impaired, as they cannot confirm the signer is acting willingly and understands the document.

  4. What information is typically NOT required on a notarial certificate?

    Answer: The signer's home address

    A signer's home address is not a standard required element of a notarial certificate; the certificate focuses on the notary's credentials and the act performed.

  5. Which federal law governs the legality of electronic signatures in commerce?

    Answer: The Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (ESIGN)

    The federal ESIGN Act (2000) establishes the legal validity of electronic signatures and records in interstate and foreign commerce.

  6. If a notary moves to a new county within the same state, what must they typically do?

    Answer: Notify the commissioning authority and update their address

    Most states require notaries to notify the commissioning authority of address changes but allow them to continue performing acts statewide.

  7. What is the significance of the term 'personally known' in notarial identification?

    Answer: The notary has a prior acquaintance with the signer sufficient to verify identity

    'Personally known' means the notary has sufficient prior knowledge of the signer's identity through personal acquaintance, not just a one-time meeting.