Notarial Acts and Procedures Flashcards

What is the purpose of personal appearance when performing a notarial act in Oregon?

Answer: To allow the notary to verify identity and observe the signing

Personal appearance allows the notary to confirm the signer's identity, willingness, and awareness before completing the notarial act.

An Oregon notary is asked to notarize a document with blank spaces. What should the notary do?

Answer: Refuse to notarize until the blanks are completed

Notaries should refuse to notarize documents with blank spaces that could be filled in fraudulently after notarization.

Which statement best describes 'satisfactory evidence of identity' under Oregon notary law?

Answer: Identification from a government-issued photo ID or credible witness

Oregon requires satisfactory evidence of identity such as a government-issued photo ID or testimony from a credible identifying witness.

When may an Oregon notary use a credible witness to identify a signer?

Answer: When the signer does not have acceptable identification documents

A credible witness may be used to identify a signer when the signer lacks adequate identification documents.

What must an Oregon notary do if they suspect a signer is acting under duress?

Answer: Refuse to perform the notarial act

If a notary suspects duress or coercion, they must refuse to complete the notarial act to protect the integrity of the process.

Under Oregon law, can a notary notarize a document for a person who cannot communicate verbally?

Answer: Yes, if the signer can communicate through another means such as writing

Oregon allows notarization for signers who communicate through non-verbal means, such as written responses, as long as willingness can be confirmed.