Prohibited Acts and Liability Flashcards

Which of the following is a prohibited act for an Oregon notary?

Answer: Notarizing a document in which the notary has a financial interest

An Oregon notary is prohibited from notarizing a document in which they have a direct financial interest or to which they are a party.

An Oregon notary who is also a licensed attorney may do which of the following without violating notary rules?

Answer: Notarize a document for a client in a matter where the notary-attorney has no financial interest in the transaction

A notary who is also an attorney may notarize for clients provided they have no direct financial interest in the transaction and fulfill all notary requirements.

What is the maximum civil penalty Oregon may impose on a notary for a single violation of the notary statutes?

Answer: $5,000

Oregon law authorizes a civil penalty of up to $5,000 per violation of the notary public statutes.

An Oregon notary performs a notarial act knowing that the signer is signing under duress. This notary has:

Answer: Committed a prohibited act and may face disciplinary action or criminal liability

Notarizing for a signer who is acting under duress is a prohibited act; the notary must ensure the signing is voluntary.

Which of the following actions is an Oregon notary prohibited from doing?

Answer: Representing themselves as an 'immigration consultant' based solely on notary authority

Oregon law prohibits a notary from claiming to be an immigration consultant or attorney based on notary authority — this constitutes unauthorized practice of law.

An Oregon notary who knowingly certifies a false statement in a notarial certificate may be guilty of:

Answer: Forgery or fraud, which are criminal offenses

Knowingly certifying false information in a notarial certificate can constitute forgery or fraud under Oregon criminal law.