NH Notary NH Notary Journal and Record Keeping

Question 1

Under New Hampshire law, is a notary public required to maintain a journal of notarial acts?

Accepted Answer

No, it is optional

Answer

New Hampshire does not require notaries to maintain a journal, though it is strongly recommended as best practice.

Question 2

What information is recommended to record in a NH notary journal entry?

Accepted Answer

Date, type of act, signer's name, and ID type used

Answer

Best practice journal entries include the date, type of notarial act, signer's name, and type of identification presented.

Question 3

How long should a NH notary retain journal records as a best practice?

Accepted Answer

10 years

Answer

Notaries are advised to retain records for at least 10 years to protect against future legal disputes.

Question 4

When a NH notary's commission expires, what should happen to their journal?

Accepted Answer

Retain it securely for future reference

Answer

Even after a commission expires, the notary should retain the journal securely because past acts may be questioned.

Question 5

For NH remote online notarizations, what recording requirement applies?

Accepted Answer

An audio-visual recording must be retained for at least 10 years

Answer

NH RSA 455-G requires that audio-visual recordings of remote online notarizations be retained for at least 10 years.

NH Notary - New Hampshire Notary Exam Practice Test