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  1. A Utah notary is asked to certify a copy of a college diploma. Is this an authorized notarial act?

    Answer: Yes, a college diploma is a non-recordable private document that may be copy-certified by a notary

    A college diploma is a private document (not a government record) and may be copy-certified by a Utah notary under Utah Code § 46-1-6.

  2. What should a Utah notary do if a document presented for notarization has obvious alterations (crossed-out words or handwritten changes)?

    Answer: Proceed only if the signer initials the alterations and the notary notes them in the journal

    If a document has alterations, best practice is to have the signer initial each alteration and to note the alterations in the notary's journal before proceeding.

  3. A Utah notary performs a copy certification. What exactly does the notary certify?

    Answer: That the photocopy is a true and accurate reproduction of the original document

    In a copy certification, the notary certifies only that the photocopy accurately reproduces the original document — not that the original's contents are true or valid.

  4. Under Utah law, may a notary refuse to perform a notarial act for a document they personally find objectionable?

    Answer: Yes, a notary may decline any requested act as long as they do not discriminate illegally

    A Utah notary may refuse to perform a notarial act for any reason, provided the refusal does not constitute illegal discrimination based on protected characteristics.

  5. When a Utah notary certifies a copy of a document, must the notary have possession of the original at the time of certification?

    Answer: Yes, the notary must examine the original document and the copy together to perform the certification

    To certify a copy, the notary must compare the photocopy to the original, which requires having the original present at the time of the certification.

  6. A Utah notary is asked to notarize a signature on a document that is clearly a contract for illegal services. What must the notary do?

    Answer: Refuse to perform the notarial act because it would facilitate an illegal purpose

    A Utah notary must refuse to perform a notarial act when they know or have strong reason to believe the act will facilitate illegal activity.

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