RI Notary Qualifications and Commission 3

Question 1

A Rhode Island notary moves to a new home address within the state. What should she do?

Accepted Answer

Notify the Secretary of State of the change of address

Answer

Rhode Island notaries must keep their information current by notifying the Secretary of State of changes such as a new address.

Question 2

David, a commissioned Rhode Island notary who lives in the state, moves to Massachusetts and no longer works in Rhode Island. What happens to his commission?

Accepted Answer

He no longer qualifies and should resign his commission

Answer

A notary who neither resides nor works in Rhode Island no longer meets the qualification requirements and should resign the commission.

Question 3

Which state office processes Rhode Island notary public applications and maintains notary records?

Accepted Answer

The Secretary of State

Answer

The Rhode Island Secretary of State processes notary applications and maintains the official records of commissioned notaries.

Question 4

Under the Rhode Island law on notarial acts, what happens when a notary's commission expires and she wants to continue notarizing?

Accepted Answer

She must apply for renewal and may not notarize until recommissioned

Answer

A notary whose commission has expired has no authority to perform notarial acts until a renewal commission is issued.

Question 5

Sara's notary application was denied by the commissioning authority. Which of the following is a legitimate basis for such a denial in Rhode Island?

Accepted Answer

A finding or admission of fraud, dishonesty, or deceit by the applicant

Answer

Fraud, dishonesty, or deceit are statutory grounds for denying a notary commission, while age above 18, politics, and employer size are not.

(RI Notary) Rhode Island Notary Exam Practice Test

(RI Notary) Rhode Island Notary Exam Practice Test

RI Notary Qualifications and Commission 3