MD Notary MD Notary Signature Witnessing and Special Acts

Question 1

Which notarial act involves a Maryland notary witnessing a signer place their signature on a document?

Accepted Answer

Witnessing or attesting a signature

Answer

Signature witnessing or attestation is a distinct notarial act in which the notary observes the signer actually sign the document.

Question 2

What must a Maryland notary verify before witnessing a signature?

Accepted Answer

The identity of the signer using satisfactory evidence

Answer

Before witnessing any signature, the notary must confirm the signer's identity through acceptable means.

Question 3

A Maryland notary is asked to administer an oath of office to a newly elected local official. Is this within a Maryland notary's authority?

Accepted Answer

Yes, administering oaths is one of the notarial acts authorized in Maryland

Answer

Maryland notaries are authorized to administer oaths and affirmations, which includes oaths of office for public officials.

Question 4

Which of the following describes the 'copy certification by document custodian' process in Maryland?

Accepted Answer

A notary witnesses a person swear that a copy of a document they hold is a true and complete copy

Answer

In copy certification by document custodian, the notary notarizes the custodian's sworn statement that their copy is accurate, rather than the notary comparing the documents.

Question 5

When may a Maryland notary certify a copy of a vital record such as a birth certificate?

Accepted Answer

A Maryland notary may NOT certify copies of vital records; these must come from the official custodian

Answer

Vital records are official records whose certified copies must come from the designated government custodian; notaries cannot certify them.

MD Notary - Maryland Notary Exam Practice Test

MD Notary - Maryland Notary Exam Practice Test

MD Notary MD Notary Signature Witnessing and Special Acts