UT Notary Notary Journal and Record-Keeping 3

Question 1

Must a Utah notary record the signer's signature in the journal?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the signer must sign or initial the journal for each notarial act

Answer

Utah Code § 46-1-13 requires that the signer sign or initial the journal entry for each notarial act, providing additional authentication.

Question 2

How should a Utah notary correct an error in a journal entry?

Accepted Answer

Draw a single line through the error, write the correction, and initial it

Answer

Corrections in a notary journal should be made by drawing a single line through the error, writing the correct information, and initialing the correction — never by obscuring or removing the original entry.

Question 3

What happens if a Utah notary's journal is lost or stolen?

Accepted Answer

The notary should promptly notify the Lieutenant Governor's Office and the local county clerk

Answer

A lost or stolen journal must be promptly reported to the Lieutenant Governor's Office to create an official record of the loss and to protect the notary and the public.

Question 4

Under Utah Code, may a notary journal be kept electronically?

Accepted Answer

Only for remote online notarizations, using secure, tamper-evident electronic records

Answer

Utah Code § 46-1-3.7 allows electronic journals for remote online notarizations (RON), but these must meet security and tamper-evidence standards.

Question 5

A Utah notary performs 20 notarial acts in a single day. How should these be recorded in the journal?

Accepted Answer

Each act must have its own separate journal entry

Answer

Utah Code § 46-1-13 requires a separate journal entry for each individual notarial act, regardless of how many are performed on the same day.

(UT Notary) Utah Notary Exam Practice Test

(UT Notary) Utah Notary Exam Practice Test

UT Notary Notary Journal and Record-Keeping 3