OR Notary Oregon Notary Certificate Wording and Completion 3

Question 1

What is a 'copy certification by document custodian' certificate in Oregon?

Accepted Answer

A certification made by the document's owner that a copy is accurate, with the notary witnessing the signature

Answer

In this type of certification, the document's owner signs a statement that the copy is accurate and the notary witnesses that signature, rather than the notary comparing documents.

Question 2

Which certificate type is used when an Oregon notary witnesses someone sign a document?

Accepted Answer

Signature witnessing certificate

Answer

A signature witnessing certificate is used when the notary's role is simply to witness the signing of a document, without requiring an oath.

Question 3

If an Oregon notary performs a notarial act for a corporation, whose name should appear on the notarial certificate?

Accepted Answer

The individual representative who personally appeared and signed on behalf of the corporation

Answer

The certificate identifies the individual who personally appeared before the notary, even when they signed in a representative capacity for a corporation.

Question 4

In Oregon, when a notary administers an oath of office, what certificate should be used?

Accepted Answer

An oath or affirmation certificate

Answer

When administering an oath, the notary completes an oath or affirmation certificate documenting that the person swore or affirmed the oath.

Question 5

Can an Oregon notary translate a foreign-language notarial certificate and use it?

Accepted Answer

The notary should use an English certificate and may attach a translation separately

Answer

Oregon notaries should use English-language certificates; a translation may be attached separately, but the official notarial certificate should be in English.

OR Notary - Oregon Notary Exam Practice Test

OR Notary - Oregon Notary Exam Practice Test

OR Notary Oregon Notary Certificate Wording and Completion 3