OR Notary Oregon Notary Certificate Wording and Completion 1

Question 1

What is a 'notarial certificate' in Oregon?

Accepted Answer

The written statement completed and signed by the notary describing the notarial act performed

Answer

A notarial certificate is the written statement attached to or included in a document that describes the notarial act and is signed and sealed by the notary.

Question 2

What should an Oregon notary do if a document presented for notarization does not include a notarial certificate?

Accepted Answer

Attach the appropriate certificate wording to the document

Answer

If a document lacks a notarial certificate, the notary may attach the appropriate certificate wording as a separate page to the document.

Question 3

In Oregon, the venue on a notarial certificate refers to:

Accepted Answer

The state and county where the notarial act was performed

Answer

The venue on a notarial certificate identifies the state and county where the notarial act actually took place.

Question 4

Which of the following is a required element of an Oregon acknowledgment certificate?

Accepted Answer

The name of the person acknowledging the signature

Answer

The acknowledgment certificate must identify the person who appeared before the notary and acknowledged their signature.

Question 5

What information must appear in the signature line of an Oregon notarial certificate?

Accepted Answer

The notary's handwritten signature and printed name

Answer

The notary must sign the certificate with their handwritten signature, typically accompanied by their printed name for clarity.

OR Notary - Oregon Notary Exam Practice Test

OR Notary - Oregon Notary Exam Practice Test

OR Notary Oregon Notary Certificate Wording and Completion 1