Documentation & Record Keeping Flashcards
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Which type of notarial certificate wording indicates that a signer is affirming the truth of a document's contents?
Answer: Jurat certificate
A jurat certificate contains words like 'sworn and subscribed' indicating the signer is making an oath or affirmation about the document's contents.
A notary is asked to certify a copy of a U.S. passport. What is the correct action?
Answer: Refuse, as most states prohibit notaries from certifying government-issued documents
Most states prohibit notaries from certifying copies of government-issued documents such as passports; the issuing agency must provide certified copies.
What information must appear on every notarial certificate regardless of the type of act performed?
Answer: The venue (state and county where the act took place)
The venue stating the state and county where the notarial act was performed is required on every notarial certificate to establish jurisdiction.
When may a notary complete a notarial certificate after the signer has left?
Answer: Never — the certificate must be completed at the time of the act
A notarial certificate must be completed at the time of the notarial act; backdating or completing it later is considered misconduct.
A pre-printed acknowledgment certificate says 'before me personally appeared' followed by a blank. What belongs in that blank?
Answer: The name of the person whose signature is being acknowledged
The name of the signer whose signature is being acknowledged must appear in that blank to identify who personally appeared before the notary.
What should a notary do if they discover an error in a notarial certificate after the document has been delivered to a third party?
Answer: Contact all parties and the state authority to determine the proper correction procedure
An error discovered after delivery requires contacting relevant parties and possibly the state authority, since corrections to delivered documents can have legal implications.
Which of the following best describes 'venue' as used in notarial certificates?
Answer: The state and county where the notarial act was performed
Venue in a notarial certificate identifies the state and county (or parish) where the notary actually performed the notarial act.