OR Notary Oregon Notary Public Duties and Restrictions 3

Question 1

What is the term for an Oregon notary public who performs notarial acts in another state where they hold no commission?

Accepted Answer

Unauthorized practice; the notary lacks authority outside Oregon

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Reciprocal notary, recognized by other states automatically

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A federal notary with national jurisdiction

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An itinerant notary with multi-state authority

Question 2

An Oregon notary is asked to notarize a facsimile (fax) copy of a document. What should the notary consider?

Accepted Answer

Whether the original or a certified copy is available, since fax copies may not be accepted by all receiving agencies

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Fax copies are always acceptable for notarization purposes in Oregon

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Fax copies may never be notarized under Oregon law

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Only fax copies from government agencies may be notarized

Question 3

Under Oregon law, what is a 'credible witness' used for in notarization?

Accepted Answer

To vouch for the identity of a signer who lacks acceptable identification

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To confirm the legal accuracy of a notarized document

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To serve as a second notary for important transactions

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To verify the notary's commission is current

Question 4

May an Oregon notary notarize documents that will be used outside the United States?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but additional authentication such as an apostille may be required

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No, Oregon notarizations are only valid within the United States

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Only if the destination country has a reciprocity agreement with Oregon

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Only if the notary holds a federal commission

Question 5

What is an 'apostille' in relation to Oregon notarized documents?

Accepted Answer

A certificate authenticating the notary's authority for use in foreign countries

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A type of notarial seal used for international documents

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A translation of the notarial certificate into a foreign language

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An additional oath required for international legal documents

Question 6

What is the Oregon notary's role when a signer uses a mark (such as an 'X') instead of a signature?

Accepted Answer

Witness the mark and complete the notarial act, noting in the journal that a mark was used

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Refuse to notarize since a mark is not a legal signature in Oregon

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Require two witnesses to co-sign next to the mark before proceeding

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Ask the signer to have an attorney authorize the use of the mark