Notary Public Exam Basic Notary Public 3

Question 1

What is a 'notarial certificate'?

Accepted Answer

The written statement on a document describing the notarial act performed

Answer

A notarial certificate is the written wording on or attached to a document that describes the type of notarial act performed, the date, and the notary's signature and seal.

Question 2

A signer cannot appear in person but wants to send their document by mail for notarization. What should the notary do?

Accepted Answer

Refuse, because the signer must personally appear before the notary

Answer

Traditional notarization requires the personal appearance of the signer. A notary cannot notarize a document for someone who is not physically present (except via authorized Remote Online Notarization).

Question 3

Which of the following best describes a 'subscribing witness' notarial act?

Accepted Answer

A third party witnesses the signing and then appears before the notary to swear to that fact

Answer

In a subscribing witness notarization, a third-party witness observes the principal sign the document, then appears before the notary to take an oath or affirmation that they witnessed the signature.

Question 4

What is the purpose of a notary's surety bond?

Accepted Answer

To protect the public from financial harm caused by the notary's misconduct or errors

Answer

A surety bond protects the public—not the notary—by providing a source of compensation if the notary's errors or misconduct cause financial harm to someone.

Question 5

When should a notary update their employer information with the state commissioning authority?

Accepted Answer

Whenever there is a change, as required by the state

Answer

Most states require notaries to notify the commissioning authority of changes to their name, address, or sometimes employer information within a specified period.

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