OK Notary Notary Liability and Ethics 2

Question 1

An Oklahoma notary is asked by their employer to backdate a notarization. What should the notary do?

Accepted Answer

Refuse, as backdating is illegal and grounds for commission revocation

Answer

Backdating a notarization is illegal regardless of employer instruction and can result in commission revocation and criminal charges.

Question 2

What does 'unauthorized practice of law' mean in the context of an Oklahoma notary?

Accepted Answer

Providing legal advice, preparing legal documents, or explaining legal rights for compensation

Answer

Oklahoma notaries who are not licensed attorneys must not provide legal advice, draft legal documents, or explain legal implications of documents — this constitutes unauthorized practice of law.

Question 3

A notary in Oklahoma is presented with a document in a foreign language they cannot read. What is the proper action?

Accepted Answer

Refuse if unable to determine the document's basic nature and the signer's awareness of its contents

Answer

If the notary cannot confirm the signer understands the document or determine its basic nature, they should refuse to notarize.

Question 4

Which ethical principle requires an Oklahoma notary to treat all clients equally regardless of background?

Accepted Answer

The principle of impartiality

Answer

Impartiality requires that a notary serve all eligible clients equally without discrimination based on race, religion, national origin, or other protected characteristics.

Question 5

What must an Oklahoma notary do if they discover they made an error in a completed notarization?

Accepted Answer

Notify the affected parties and correct the record if possible

Answer

Upon discovering an error, the notary should notify the affected parties and take corrective action, such as re-performing the notarization, when possible.

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OK Notary Notary Liability and Ethics 2