NV Notary Official Seal and Stamp 2

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a required element on a Nevada notary public stamp?

Accepted Answer

The notary's telephone number

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The notary's name as it appears on the certificate of appointment

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The phrase 'Notary Public, State of Nevada'

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The expiration date of the appointment

Question 2

A Nevada notary's employer paid for her stamp. When she leaves the job, who keeps the stamp?

Accepted Answer

The notary, because the stamp belongs to her regardless of who paid

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The employer, because it purchased the stamp

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The Secretary of State, who must reclaim it

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The county clerk of the county of appointment

Question 3

Where should a Nevada notary place the stamp impression on a notarial certificate?

Accepted Answer

Near the notary's official signature, without covering any text or signatures

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Directly over the signer's signature to link them together

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Anywhere on the back of the document

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Over the notarial wording to authenticate it

Question 4

A Nevada notary discovers her official stamp has been stolen from her car. What must she do?

Accepted Answer

Notify the Secretary of State of the loss or theft

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Simply order a replacement stamp and continue notarizing

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Notify only her local police department and take no other action

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Wait until her commission renews to report it

Question 5

Which statement about ink color and quality of a Nevada notary stamp impression is correct?

Accepted Answer

The impression must be made in dark ink and be capable of being photographically reproduced

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Any ink color is acceptable as long as the notary signs in blue

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Red ink is required to distinguish the stamp from signatures

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The impression may be faint as long as the appointment number is visible

Question 6

May a Nevada notary allow her trusted office assistant to affix her stamp to documents she has already reviewed?

Accepted Answer

No, only the notary may use the stamp and it must remain in her exclusive control

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Yes, if the assistant is a co-worker at the same company

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Yes, if the notary gives written permission

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Yes, but only for documents under one page

Question 7

A Nevada notary is reappointed and receives a new commission. What should he do about his stamp?

Accepted Answer

Obtain a new stamp showing the new expiration date and appointment information

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Keep using the old stamp since his name has not changed

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Cross out the old expiration date and write in the new one by hand

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Use the old stamp until it wears out