Fees and Administrative Rules Flashcards

What must a Utah notary do when they change their address?

Answer: Notify the Lieutenant Governor's Office of the new address

Utah Code § 46-1-5 requires notaries to notify the Lieutenant Governor's Office of any change in their address to keep commission records current.

A Utah notary performs a notarial act for an employer who requires the notarization as part of a company process. May the employer prohibit the notary from charging a fee to outside clients?

Answer: Yes, an employer may direct a notary employee regarding work-related notarizations, but cannot prevent the notary from collecting lawful fees from outside clients on personal time

An employer may direct a notary's activities during work hours for work-related notarizations, but the notary retains the right to collect lawful fees when notarizing on their own time for outside parties.

Under Utah administrative rules, which entity has authority to investigate complaints about notary misconduct?

Answer: Utah Lieutenant Governor's Office

The Lieutenant Governor's Office is the administrative authority that commissions notaries and investigates complaints of notary misconduct in Utah.

Can a Utah notary advertise as an 'expert' in immigration forms?

Answer: No, unless they are also a licensed immigration attorney or accredited representative

Advertising expertise in immigration matters without being a licensed attorney or accredited representative could constitute unauthorized practice of law and is prohibited.

What is the consequence for a Utah notary who charges fees in excess of the statutory maximum?

Answer: They may face disciplinary action including civil penalties and potential commission revocation

Charging fees above the statutory maximum violates Utah Code § 46-1-12 and subjects the notary to disciplinary action, civil penalties, and potential commission revocation.

A Utah notary changes counties (moves to a different Utah county). Is their commission still valid?

Answer: Yes, their commission remains valid statewide; they must update their address with the Lieutenant Governor's Office and file their oath in the new county

A Utah notary commission is valid throughout the state; moving to a different county requires updating address information and filing the oath of office in the new county.