Notary Seal and Journal Requirements Flashcards

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

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

Oregon RON regulations require an electronic journal and retention of audio-video recordings of each remote notarization session.

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

Answer: Generally no, the seal is required to authenticate the act

The notary seal is a required element of a complete notarization; omitting it can render the notarial act defective.

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

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

If the seal impression is unclear, the notary should re-affix the seal clearly to ensure the document is properly authenticated.

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

Answer: The notary's personal home address

The notary's personal home address is not a required element in a journal entry; date, act type, and document description are required.

May an Oregon notary charge a fee for notarial services?

Answer: Yes, but Oregon sets maximum fees notaries may charge

Oregon law permits notaries to charge fees for notarial acts but establishes maximum fee limits for each type of act.

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

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

A notary does not need to read or understand the document's language as long as they can communicate with the signer and complete the English-language notarial certificate.