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Notarial Acts in Signings Flashcards

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  1. A signer wants to use a nickname on loan documents instead of their full legal name. What should the NSA do?

    Answer: Require the signer to use their full legal name as it appears on the ID

    Notaries must notarize documents using the signer's name as it appears on their government-issued identification.

  2. Which of the following best describes 'personal appearance' as required for notarial acts?

    Answer: The signer is physically present before the notary at the time of notarization

    Traditional notarial acts require the signer to be physically present before the notary unless Remote Online Notarization (RON) is specifically authorized by state law.

  3. What is the NSA's responsibility if a signer appears to be under duress during a loan signing?

    Answer: Stop the signing and report concerns to the title company or lender

    A signer under duress cannot sign willingly, which is a prerequisite for a valid notarial act; the NSA must halt and notify the appropriate parties.

  4. What should an NSA do if a document requires notarization but has no notarial certificate wording?

    Answer: Return the document to the lender for proper certificate wording

    NSAs should not select or add certificate wording without authorization; documents should be returned to the lender to add the proper certificate language.

  5. An NSA's notary commission is for State A, but a signing takes place in State B. Which state's laws govern the notarial act?

    Answer: State B, where the notarial act is being performed

    Notarial acts are governed by the laws of the state where the act is performed, regardless of where the notary is commissioned.

  6. When notarizing multiple documents at a single loan closing, how should the NSA handle journal entries?

    Answer: Record each notarized document as a separate journal entry

    Best practice and many state laws require a separate journal entry for each notarized document, even within the same appointment.

  7. A borrower at a signing is visually impaired. What step must the NSA take before proceeding?

    Answer: Confirm the signer is still competent and willing to sign the documents

    Visual impairment does not affect legal competency; the NSA must confirm willingness and understanding before proceeding with notarization.