Qualifications and Commissioning Flashcards
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A commissioned Nevada notary legally changes her surname after marriage. What must she do?
Answer: Notify the Secretary of State and request an amended commission before notarizing under the new name
A name change requires notifying the Secretary of State and obtaining an amended commission before using the new name.
A Nevada notary moves from Clark County to Washoe County. What is required regarding his commission?
Answer: He must submit a change of address to the Secretary of State within 30 days
Notaries must notify the Secretary of State in writing of an address change within 30 days.
When may a newly appointed Nevada notary begin performing notarial acts?
Answer: Only after the oath is taken, the bond is filed, and the commission is effective
All commissioning steps, including the oath and bond filing, must be complete before any notarial act is performed.
A person whose Nevada commission expired two years ago wants to be a notary again. What applies to the training requirement?
Answer: She must retake the approved training course because her commission lapsed
Applicants whose commissions have expired must complete the mandatory training course again before recommissioning.
Which statement about a Nevada notary's official stamp during commissioning is correct?
Answer: A vendor may only provide a stamp after seeing proof of the notary's commission
Stamp vendors must require evidence of the commission, such as the certificate of appointment, before producing a stamp.
What happens to a person who performs notarial acts in Nevada without ever having been commissioned?
Answer: They are subject to criminal penalties for acting as a notary without a commission
Performing notarial acts without a valid commission is a crime under Nevada law.
Which basic literacy qualification must a Nevada notary applicant meet?
Answer: The ability to read and write English
Applicants must possess their civil rights and be able to read and write English; no diploma is required.