OR Notary Notary Liability and Ethics 3

Question 1

If an Oregon notary is convicted of a felony, what is likely to happen to their commission?

Accepted Answer

The commission may be revoked by the Secretary of State

Answer

A felony conviction is grounds for the Secretary of State to revoke a notary commission due to the notary's demonstrated lack of fitness.

Question 2

What is the appropriate response if a signer appears to be mentally incapacitated during a notarial act in Oregon?

Accepted Answer

Stop the notarization and refuse to proceed

Answer

If a signer appears mentally incapacitated and cannot understand what they are signing, the notary must stop and refuse to complete the notarial act.

Question 3

What does it mean for an Oregon notary to act 'within the scope of their commission'?

Accepted Answer

Performing only those notarial acts authorized by Oregon law

Answer

Acting within the scope of commission means performing only the types of notarial acts specifically authorized under Oregon statutes.

Question 4

Under Oregon law, who has authority to investigate complaints against a notary public?

Accepted Answer

The Oregon Secretary of State

Answer

The Oregon Secretary of State has authority to investigate complaints and take disciplinary action against notaries public.

Question 5

An Oregon notary is offered a large tip to rush a notarization without properly verifying identity. What should the notary do?

Accepted Answer

Decline the tip and follow proper identification procedures

Answer

The notary must always follow proper identification procedures regardless of financial incentives and should decline any offer to bypass required steps.

OR Notary - Oregon Notary Exam Practice Test

OR Notary - Oregon Notary Exam Practice Test

OR Notary Notary Liability and Ethics 3