UT NOTARY Cheat Sheet 2026

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1. What information must appear on a Utah notary's official stamp or seal? → Name, the words 'State of Utah,' and commission expiration date
2. Which of the following is a required element of a Utah RON notarial certificate? → A statement that the notarial act was performed by means of communication technology
3. Must a Utah notary record the signer's signature in the journal? → Yes, the signer must sign or initial the journal for each notarial act
4. Which of the following documents requires a notarial certificate to be complete? → A legal document with a notarial act requiring a signature and seal.
5. Under Utah Code, may a notary journal be kept electronically? → Only for remote online notarizations, using secure, tamper-evident electronic records
6. Under Utah Code § 46-1-17, what is the maximum civil penalty that can be imposed on a Utah notary for a single violation? → $1,500
7. Before performing a notarial act in Utah, what must the notary verify about the document? → That the document is complete — all blanks intended to be filled in have been completed
8. Can a person convicted of a felony become a Utah notary public? → The Lieutenant Governor may deny a commission based on a felony conviction
9. What is the minimum age requirement to become a notary public in Utah? → 18 years old
10. What must a Utah notary assess about a signer before performing a notarial act? → Whether the signer is competent, acting voluntarily, and aware of the transaction
11. What is the 'credible witness' method of identification under Utah law? → A person known to the notary swears under oath that the signer is who they claim to be
12. How should a Utah notary correct an error in a journal entry? → Draw a single line through the error, write the correction, and initial it
13. A Utah notary's surety bond must remain in force for how long? → For the entire duration of the notary's commission term
14. Which of the following is NOT a mandatory qualification for becoming a Notary Public in Utah? → Be a registered voter in the state of Utah.
15. What is the maximum fee a Utah notary may charge for performing a single remote online notarization (RON)? → $25
16. What is the key difference between a notary surety bond and errors and omissions (E&O) insurance? → A surety bond protects the public while E&O insurance protects the notary
17. If a signer cannot produce acceptable identification, which TWO methods may a Utah notary use to establish identity? → Personal knowledge of the notary OR a credible witness known to the notary
18. Can a Utah notary advertise as an 'expert' in immigration forms? → No, unless they are also a licensed immigration attorney or accredited representative
19. What should a Utah notary do if a document is presented without a notarial certificate? → Ask the signer which type of notarial act is needed and attach the appropriate certificate
20. Which of the following is a prohibited act for a Utah notary public? → Notarizing their own signature on a document
21. When a Utah notary resigns, retires, or their commission expires and is not renewed, what must happen to their journal? → The journal must be delivered to the county clerk's office
22. What is the required surety bond amount for a Utah notary public? → $5,000
23. Under Utah law, a notary is prohibited from using what term to advertise their notarial services? → 'Notario' or 'Notario Público' in Spanish-language advertising
24. Which Utah government office is responsible for processing notary public applications and related bond filings? → Office of the Utah Lieutenant Governor
25. When must a Utah notary make the journal entry for a notarial act? → At the time of or immediately after performing the act
26. What happens to the legal effect of a Utah RON notarization if the audio-visual recording is not retained for the required period? → The notarization remains valid, but the notary may face disciplinary action
27. Who is primarily protected by a Utah notary's surety bond? → Members of the public who suffer harm
28. When must a newly appointed Utah notary have their surety bond in place? → Before or at the time they take their oath of office and begin performing notarial acts
29. A Utah notary performs multiple acknowledgments for different signers on the same multi-page document. How many journal entries are required? → One entry per signer, for each notarial act performed
30. Under Utah Code § 46-1-13, is a Utah notary required to maintain a journal of notarial acts? → Yes, a journal is required for all notarial acts