RI Notary - Rhode Island Notary Official Stamp and Journal Questions and Answers

Question 1

According to Rhode Island law, which of the following is a mandatory requirement for a notary's official stamp?

Accepted Answer

The words 'Notary Public' and 'Rhode Island'.

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The notary's commission expiration date.

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The notary's full home address.

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A circular shape with a serrated edge.

Question 2

A Rhode Island notary, Pat, is considering keeping a journal of notarial acts. Which statement accurately reflects the state's requirements regarding a notary journal?

Accepted Answer

A journal is not required by law, but it is strongly recommended as a best practice.

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A journal is legally mandated for all notarial acts.

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The journal must be submitted to the Secretary of State annually.

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If kept, the journal must be a digital record stored in the cloud.

Question 3

A newly commissioned Rhode Island notary purchases an official stamp. The stamp is rectangular and includes the notary's name, the words 'NOTARY PUBLIC', 'RHODE ISLAND', and the commission ID number. The notary uses blue ink. Does this stamp comply with Rhode Island law?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the stamp meets all legal requirements.

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No, because the stamp must be circular.

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No, because the commission expiration date is missing.

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No, because only black ink is permissible for official stamps.

Question 4

If a Rhode Island notary who chooses to maintain a journal resigns their commission, what is the recommended procedure for the journal?

Accepted Answer

Retain the journal for a period of seven years.

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File it with the county recorder of deeds.

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Destroy it immediately along with the official stamp.

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Surrender it to the Rhode Island Department of State.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a required element on a Rhode Island notary's official stamp?

Accepted Answer

The notary's commission identification number.

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The notary's name as it appears on the commission.

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An edge border.

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The words 'RHODE ISLAND'.

Question 6

A Rhode Island notary is asked to notarize a document but has misplaced their official inked stamp. They have an embosser that contains all the required information. What should the notary do?

Accepted Answer

Decline to perform the notarization until the inked stamp is found or replaced.

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Use the embosser by itself, as it contains the required information.

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Use the embosser and then trace over the raised seal with a dark-colored pen.

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Proceed with the notarization but make a note in the journal that the stamp was not used.