OR Notary Prohibited Acts and Liability

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Notarizing a document in which the notary has a financial interest

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

$5,000

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

OR Notary - Oregon Notary Exam Practice Test

OR Notary - Oregon Notary Exam Practice Test

OR Notary Prohibited Acts and Liability