HI Notary Qualifications and Commissioning Process 2

Question 1

What is the term length of a Hawaii notary public commission?

Accepted Answer

4 years

Answer

Hawaii notary commissions are issued for a 4-year term.

Question 2

Which Hawaii state agency is responsible for commissioning notaries public?

Accepted Answer

Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA)

Answer

The Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) handles notary commissions through its Business Registration Division.

Question 3

A person recently convicted of a felony applies for a Hawaii notary commission. What is the likely outcome?

Accepted Answer

Application will be denied or the commission will not be granted

Answer

Hawaii law requires applicants to be of good moral character, and a felony conviction is grounds for denial.

Question 4

What minimum age must a Hawaii notary applicant meet?

Accepted Answer

18 years old

Answer

Applicants must be at least 18 years old to be commissioned as a notary in Hawaii.

Question 5

If a commissioned Hawaii notary moves out of Hawaii permanently, what must they do with their commission?

Accepted Answer

They must resign and surrender their commission since Hawaii residency is required

Answer

Hawaii notary commissions require the notary to be a Hawaii resident. Moving out of state terminates eligibility, and the notary must resign.

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