Notary Fees and Jurisdiction Flashcards

Can a notary commissioned in California legally notarize a document in Nevada?

Answer: No, a California notary may only perform notarial acts within California

A California notary's jurisdiction is strictly limited to California; performing a notarial act in Nevada would be unauthorized and invalid.

What is 'remote online notarization' (RON)?

Answer: A notarization performed via live two-way video conferencing technology

RON allows a notary and signer to be in different physical locations while the notary performs the act via live audio-video technology with required identity verification.

What must a notary do if they move to a new address within their commissioned state?

Answer: Notify the commissioning authority of their updated address

Notaries are required to keep their contact information current with the commissioning authority, though an in-state move typically does not require a new commission.

Can a notary commissioned in one state notarize a document intended for use in another state?

Answer: Yes, provided the notarial act is performed within the notary's commissioned state

As long as the notary performs the act within their commissioned state, the resulting notarization is generally valid for use in other states or countries.

What does it mean when a notary is described as a 'notary at large' in some states?

Answer: A notary with statewide jurisdiction not limited to a specific county

In states that use the term, a notary 'at large' has jurisdiction throughout the entire state rather than being restricted to a single county.

What immediate consequence occurs when a notary's commission is revoked?

Answer: They immediately lose all authority to perform notarial acts

Revocation of a commission terminates the notary's authority immediately—any notarial act performed after revocation is unauthorized and invalid.