OR Notary Notary Journal Recordkeeping 2

Question 1

What should an Oregon notary do with their journal when their commission expires and they do not renew?

Accepted Answer

Retain the journal for 10 years from the date of the last entry

Answer

When a commission expires without renewal, the notary must retain their journal for 10 years from the date of the last entry.

Question 2

If a signer refuses to allow the notary to record their information in the journal, what should the Oregon notary do?

Accepted Answer

Refuse to perform the notarial act if the signer will not permit the required journal entry

Answer

Journal recordkeeping is a legal requirement in Oregon; if a signer refuses to allow the required entry, the notary must decline to perform the notarial act.

Question 3

Must an Oregon notary record the fee charged in their journal entry?

Accepted Answer

Yes — the fee charged (or notation that no fee was charged) must be included in the journal entry

Answer

Oregon requires notaries to record the fee charged for each notarial act in their journal, or note that no fee was charged.

Question 4

Is an Oregon notary required to provide a copy of a journal entry to a signer upon request?

Accepted Answer

Yes — a signer may request a copy of the journal entry relating to a specific notarial act performed for them

Answer

Oregon law allows a signer to request a copy of the journal entry relating to a notarial act performed for them.

Question 5

What format is required for an Oregon notary's paper journal?

Accepted Answer

A bound book with pre-numbered pages

Answer

Oregon notary rules require a paper journal to be a permanently bound book with pre-numbered pages to prevent tampering or removal of entries.

OR Notary - Oregon Notary Exam Practice Test

OR Notary - Oregon Notary Exam Practice Test

OR Notary Notary Journal Recordkeeping 2