OR Notary Notary Seal and Journal Requirements 3

Question 1

When performing a remote online notarization in Oregon, what special journal requirements apply?

Accepted Answer

The notary must keep an electronic journal and retain audio-video recordings

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No journal is required for electronic acts

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Only paper journals are acceptable for RON

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The signer must keep a copy of the journal entry

Question 2

Is it permissible for an Oregon notary to notarize a document without affixing their official seal?

Accepted Answer

Generally no, the seal is required to authenticate the act

Answer

Yes, if the notary signs and dates the document

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Yes, if the signer waives the seal requirement in writing

Answer

Only for documents under $500 in value

Question 3

What happens if an Oregon notary's seal impression on a document is unclear or incomplete?

Accepted Answer

The notary should re-affix the seal clearly on the same document

Answer

The document must be rejected and restarted

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The notary should initial next to the unclear impression

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The signer must obtain a new notarization from a different notary

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT required information in an Oregon notary's journal entry?

Accepted Answer

The notary's personal home address

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The date of the notarial act

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The type of notarial act performed

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A description of the document notarized

Question 5

May an Oregon notary charge a fee for notarial services?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but Oregon sets maximum fees notaries may charge

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No, notaries must perform all acts for free

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Yes, notaries may charge any fee they choose without limit

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Only government employees acting as notaries may charge fees

Question 6

If a document is in a language the Oregon notary cannot read, may the notary still notarize it?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if the notary can communicate with the signer and complete the certificate in English

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No, the notary must be able to read the entire document

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Yes, but a certified translator must co-sign the document

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No, foreign-language documents must be notarized abroad