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  1. Which Utah notarial act requires the notary to physically watch the signer sign the document?

    Answer: Jurat (verification upon oath)

    A jurat requires the signer to sign the document in the notary's presence, which distinguishes it from an acknowledgment.

  2. What is the purpose of a 'protest' as a notarial act in Utah?

    Answer: To formally certify that a negotiable instrument was dishonored

    Protest is a notarial act by which a notary certifies that a negotiable instrument such as a check or promissory note was presented for payment and was dishonored.

  3. Can a Utah notary perform a notarial act for a document the notary has a financial or beneficial interest in?

    Answer: No, a notary is prohibited from notarizing documents in which they have a direct beneficial interest

    Utah Code § 46-1-18 prohibits a notary from performing a notarial act for a document in which the notary has a direct financial or beneficial interest.

  4. Under Utah Code, when may a notary perform a notarial act for a family member?

    Answer: A notary is not expressly prohibited from notarizing for a family member, but should be cautious about having a direct interest in the document

    Utah law does not expressly forbid notarizing for family members, but notaries must ensure they have no direct beneficial interest in the document and maintain impartiality.

  5. What must a Utah notary do if asked to perform a notarial act but the signer is not physically present?

    Answer: Refuse unless the act is authorized as a remote online notarization (RON)

    Personal appearance is required for traditional notarial acts; remote acts are only permitted under Utah's RON framework, which requires specific technology and platform authorization.

  6. When may a Utah notary certify a photocopy of a document?

    Answer: Only for documents that are not obtainable from a government agency and are not publicly recordable

    Utah notaries may certify copies of documents that are not recordable public records and cannot be obtained from an official government source.

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