NSA Study Guide 2026
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📋 NSA Exam Format at a Glance
📚 NSA Topics to Study (69)
✍️ Sample NSA Questions & Answers
1. On a purchase transaction, which document legally conveys the real property from seller to buyer?
The Warranty Deed (or Grant Deed in some states) transfers actual ownership of the property from seller to buyer and is recorded in public records.
2. When shipping loan documents, an NSA should always use a service that provides:
Using a shipping service with tracking and proof of delivery protects the NSA and provides documentation that documents were returned on time.
3. During a signing, a borrower crosses out a clause on one of the loan documents before signing it. The NSA should:
Borrowers generally cannot unilaterally alter loan documents; the NSA must halt and notify the hiring party because unauthorized changes can void the transaction.
4. In most states, how long must a notary retain their journal after their commission expires?
Most states require journals to be retained for 3–10 years after commission expiration to remain available if legal disputes arise from prior signings.
5. A notary commission is issued by:
Notary commissions are issued by the state government — typically the Secretary of State, Governor, or other designated state authority depending on the state.
6. Which action by an NSA constitutes misrepresentation to a hiring party?
Falsely reporting that a notarization was completed when it was not is fraud and a serious ethical violation.