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Notary Exam Review is an interactive practice platform designed to help you prepare for your notary exam with confidence. Each test includes 100 multiple-choice questions, carefully selected to reflect real exam standards. To build speed and accuracy, every question is timed with a 30-second limit, ensuring you practice under real exam conditions.

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Category: General Duties & Responsibilities

1. A notary public's primary duty is to:

A) Provide legal advice.

B) Verify the identity of signers and witness signatures as a neutral third party.

C) Draft legal documents for a fee.

D) Guarantee the truthfulness of a document's content.

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Category: General Duties & Responsibilities

2. A notary's commission is typically valid for a term of:

A) One year.

B) Two years.

C) Four years.

D) A lifetime, until revoked.

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Category: General Duties & Responsibilities

3. Who is responsible for appointing a Notary Public?

A) The local county clerk.

B) A state government official, such as the Governor or Secretary of State.

C) The National Notary Association.

D) A federal judge.

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Category: General Duties & Responsibilities

4. If a notary moves their residence or business address, they must typically notify the commissioning authority within:

A) 10 days.

B) 30 days.

C) 60 days.

D) The end of the calendar year.

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Category: General Duties & Responsibilities

5. A notary's official jurisdiction is generally limited to:

A) Their city of residence.

B) The county where their oath of office is filed.

C) The geographical boundaries of the state that commissioned them.

D) The entire United States.

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Category: General Duties & Responsibilities

6. A notary who fails to perform their duties correctly can be held liable for:

A) Civil penalties only.

B) Criminal penalties only.

C) Both civil and criminal penalties, depending on the misconduct.

D) Administrative sanctions only.

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Category: General Duties & Responsibilities

7. What is the main purpose of a notary's surety bond?

A) To protect the notary from lawsuits.

B) To protect the public from financial harm caused by the notary's misconduct.

C) To serve as a license to practice law.

D) To pay the notary's annual commission fees.

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Category: General Duties & Responsibilities

8. When does a notary's commission officially begin?

A) The day they pass their exam.

B) The day their application is approved.

C) The day their oath and bond are filed with the proper authority.

D) The day they purchase their notary seal and journal.

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Category: General Duties & Responsibilities

9. By virtue of their commission, a notary is considered a:

A) Public official.

B) Private contractor.

C) Legal advisor.

D) Federal employee.

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Category: General Duties & Responsibilities

10. A notary can be removed from their commission for:

A) Overcharging for a notarial act.

B) Notarizing a document with blank spaces.

C) Committing a serious crime.

D) All of the above.

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Category: Notarial Acts

11. Which of the following is a primary notarial act?

A) Translating a document.

B) Taking an acknowledgment.

C) Certifying a photograph's likeness.

D) Giving legal advice on a document.

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Category: Notarial Acts

12. In an acknowledgment, the notary certifies that the signer:

A) Understands the document's contents completely.

B) Appeared before the notary and verified they signed the document willingly.

C) Has sworn the contents of the document are true and correct.

D) Is mentally competent to execute the document.

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Category: Notarial Acts

13. What is a jurat?

A) A certificate used to verify a signer's identity.

B) A notarial act where the signer swears or affirms the truthfulness of a document's content in the notary's presence.

C) A certified copy of a journal entry.

D) The official title for a notary public in some countries.

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Category: Notarial Acts

14. The main difference between an acknowledgment and a jurat is that for a jurat, the notary must:

A) Positively identify the signer.

B) Witness the signature being made.

C) Administer an oath or affirmation to the signer.

D) Complete a detailed journal entry.

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Category: Notarial Acts

15. When administering an oath, a notary asks the signer to:

A) Acknowledge their signature's authenticity.

B) Swear to a higher power that the statements in the document are true.

C) Affirm their true identity.

D) Promise to appear in court if summoned.

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Category: Notarial Acts

16. An affirmation is a:

A) Type of acknowledgment for corporate documents.

B) Solemn promise on one's personal honor, with the same legal effect as an oath.

C) Sworn statement made without a document.

D) Notarized copy of a marriage certificate.

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Category: Notarial Acts

17. A "subscribing witness" can be used to prove the execution of a document when:

A) The principal signer cannot personally appear before the notary.

B) The notary does not personally know the signer.

C) The document is written in a foreign language.

D) The document is being sent to another country.

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Category: Notarial Acts

18. When notarizing a "copy certification," the notary is certifying that:

A) The original document is legally valid and enforceable.

B) The copy is a true and accurate reproduction of the original document presented.

C) The contents of the document are truthful.

D) The original document was notarized correctly.

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Category: Notarial Acts

19. A notary is generally prohibited from certifying copies of:

A) A power of attorney.

B) A lease agreement.

C) A vital record like a birth or death certificate.

D) A personal letter.

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Category: Notarial Acts

20. The venue on a notarial certificate indicates:

A) The state and county where the notary is commissioned.

B) The state and county where the notarization took place.

C) The signer's legal place of residence.

D) The location of the property mentioned in the document.

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Category: Certificates & Wording

21. The "State of _____, County of _____" portion of a certificate is known as the:

A) Jurisdiction.

B) Venue.

C) Domicile.

D) Commission statement.

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Category: Certificates & Wording

22. The notary's official signature on the certificate must:

A) Exactly match the signature on file with the commissioning authority.

B) Be printed clearly in block letters.

C) Be in blue ink only.

D) Be accompanied by their business title.

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Category: Certificates & Wording

23. If a notary makes a mistake on a notarial certificate, the best practice is to:

A) Use correction fluid or tape.

B) Erase the mistake completely.

C) Line through the error with a single line, write the correction, and initial it.

D) Start over with a new document and have the signer re-sign.

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Category: Certificates & Wording

24. When using a loose certificate, what should a notary do to prevent fraud?

A) Staple it multiple times to the document.

B) Include a description of the document in the certificate and journal entry.

C) Only use loose certificates for single-page documents.

D) Have the signer initial the loose certificate.

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Category: Certificates & Wording

25. If a notarial certificate is on a separate page from the document's signatures, it is called a:

A) Rider.

B) Loose certificate.

C) Addendum.

D) Codicil.

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Category: Certificates & Wording

26. A notary must never alter or amend the:

A) Document being notarized.

B) Notarial certificate wording required by state law.

C) Signer's name as it appears on their government-issued ID.

D) Both A and B.

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Category: Certificates & Wording

27. The phrase "...personally appeared [Name]... and acknowledged that he/she executed the same..." is from what type of certificate?

A) Acknowledgment

B) Jurat

C) Subscribing Witness

D) Copy Certification

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Category: Certificates & Wording

28. The phrase "Subscribed and sworn to (or affirmed) before me..." is characteristic of which certificate?

A) Acknowledgment

B) Copy Certification

C) Jurat

D) Proof of Execution by Subscribing Witness

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Category: Certificates & Wording

29. If a document is presented for notarization without a notarial certificate, the notary should:

A) Refuse to notarize the document under any circumstances.

B) Ask the signer to choose the type of notarization and then attach the appropriate certificate.

C) Affix their seal without any wording.

D) Sign and date the document below the signer's signature.

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Category: Certificates & Wording

30. The section of a document where the notary records the details of the notarization is the:

A) Preamble.

B) Attestation clause.

C) Notarial certificate.

D) Signature block.

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Category: Journal & Seal

31. The notary's seal is the official property of the:

A) State government.

B) Notary public.

C) County in which the notary is commissioned.

D) National Notary Association.

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Category: Journal & Seal

32. If a notary's official seal is lost or stolen, they must:

A) Use a temporary seal until a new one arrives.

B) Notify the commissioning authority immediately in writing.

C) Wait 30 days before reporting it.

D) Stop performing notarizations for the remainder of their commission.

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Category: Journal & Seal

33. If a signer refuses to sign the notary journal where it is required by law, the notary must:

A) Proceed with the notarization anyway.

B) Refuse to perform the notarization and note the refusal in the journal.

C) Sign the journal on behalf of the signer.

D) Offer a discount on the fee.

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Category: Journal & Seal

34. Upon resignation or at the end of a commission, a notary's journal must be:

A) Shredded.

B) Kept by the notary as personal property.

C) Delivered to the county clerk or other designated office as required by law.

D) Sold to another commissioned notary.

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Category: Journal & Seal

35. The notary's seal impression on a document must be:

A) Embossed so it is raised.

B) Lightly visible so it doesn't obscure text.

C) Clear and photographically reproducible.

D) Placed directly over the signer's signature.

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Category: Journal & Seal

36. A notary's official seal must contain, at a minimum:

A) The notary's name, the words "Notary Public," and the state of commission.

B) The notary's home address and phone number.

C) The date the notarization took place.

D) The elements required by their state's laws, which typically include their name, commission number, and state.

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Category: Journal & Seal

37. In states that mandate it, a thumbprint is typically required in a notary journal for documents affecting:

A) Corporate mergers.

B) Last wills and testaments.

C) Real property, such as deeds and deeds of trust.

D) Powers of attorney for healthcare.

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Category: Journal & Seal

38. If a notary's journal is lost or stolen, the notary must:

A) Immediately notify the commissioning authority (e.g., the Secretary of State).

B) Wait one week to see if it is returned.

C) Purchase a new one and try to recreate the old entries from memory.

D) Announce the loss in a local newspaper.

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Category: Journal & Seal

39. A notary's official seal must be kept:

A) In a public place for easy access by coworkers.

B) In the county clerk's office when not in use.

C) In a secure location under the direct and exclusive control of the notary.

D) In a bank's safe deposit box.

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Category: Journal & Seal

40. The primary purpose of a notary journal is to:

A) Record all fees charged for tax purposes.

B) Serve as a reliable, chronological record of all notarial acts performed.

C) Act as a personal diary for the notary.

D) Keep a list of clients for marketing.

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Category: Identification of Signers

41. The physical description on an ID (height, eye color) should be:

A) Ignored completely by the notary.

B) The only basis for identification.

C) Reasonably consistent with the signer's appearance.

D) Copied verbatim into the notary journal for every notarization.

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Category: Identification of Signers

42. What should a notary do if they are suspicious about the validity of an ID presented?

A) Ask for a second form of ID to supplement the first.

B) Refuse to notarize and record the refusal in the journal.

C) Notarize the document but make a note of the suspicion.

D) Call the agency that issued the ID to verify it on the spot.

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Category: Identification of Signers

43. A signer appears with a valid driver's license that has the name "James T. Kirk," but the document reads "James Tiberius Kirk." The notary should:

A) Refuse the notarization due to the name discrepancy.

B) Record the name exactly as it appears on the ID in the journal and have the signer sign the document as required.

C) Correct the name on the document to match the ID.

D) Ask the signer to get a new ID that matches the document.

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Category: Identification of Signers

44. An identification card is considered "current" if it:

A) Was issued within the last 5 years.

B) Has not yet expired according to the date on the card.

C) Is made of plastic and is not damaged.

D) Has a scannable barcode or hologram.

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Category: Identification of Signers

45. A notary may rely on "personal knowledge" to identify a signer only if:

A) The notary has met the signer once before at a social event.

B) The signer is a well-known local celebrity.

C) The notary has a sufficient acquaintance with the individual over time to be certain of their identity.

D) The signer lives in the same apartment complex as the notary.

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Category: Identification of Signers

46. If a credible witness is used to identify the signer, that witness must typically:

A) Sign the document on behalf of the principal signer.

B) Present their own valid photo ID to the notary and sign the notary's journal.

C) Pay the fee for the notarization.

D) Be a family member of the signer.

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Category: Identification of Signers

47. A "credible witness" must:

A) Be named as a beneficiary in the document being notarized.

B) Be under 18 years of age.

C) Personally know the signer and not have a direct financial interest in the document.

D) Be a certified translator or attorney.

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Category: Identification of Signers

48. If a signer does not have an acceptable ID, their identity can often be established by:

A) A sworn statement from the notary's spouse.

B) The oath or affirmation of one or two credible witnesses.

C) A signed letter from their pastor or employer.

D) A recent utility bill showing their name and address.

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Category: Identification of Signers

49. Which of the following is generally an acceptable form of identification?

A) A credit card with a photo.

B) A social security card.

C) A state-issued driver's license.

D) A temporary paper ID without a photo or physical description.

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Category: Identification of Signers

50. What is considered "satisfactory evidence" of a signer's identity?

A) A personal letter addressed to the signer from a government agency.

B) A current, government-issued identification card with a photograph and signature.

C) A student ID card from a private university.

D) The personal vouching of the signer's friend who is present.

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Category: Oaths & Affirmations

51. An oath or affirmation must be administered:

A) Over the telephone.

B) Via email.

C) In person, with the signer physically present before the notary.

D) In writing only.

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Category: Oaths & Affirmations

52. Who can administer an oath or affirmation?

A) Only a judge.

B) Only an attorney.

C) A Notary Public or other authorized public official.

D) Any adult over the age of 21.

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Category: Oaths & Affirmations

53. The verbal ceremony for an oath requires the signer to respond:

A) By signing their name.

B) By nodding their head.

C) With an affirmative answer such as "I do" or "Yes."

D) By providing their thumbprint.

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Category: Oaths & Affirmations

54. Does the notary need to understand the document's content when administering an oath for a jurat?

A) Yes, the notary must read and understand the entire document.

B) No, the notary is only concerned with administering the oath regarding the truthfulness of the document's contents.

C) Yes, but only if the document is related to real estate.

D) No, oaths are not related to document content.

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Category: Oaths & Affirmations

55. For which notarial act is an oath or affirmation always required?

A) Acknowledgment.

B) Jurat.

C) Copy Certification.

D) Protest.

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Category: Oaths & Affirmations

56. The primary legal consequence of making a false statement after taking an oath or affirmation is the crime of:

A) Forgery.

B) Fraud.

C) Perjury.

D) Contempt of court.

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Category: Oaths & Affirmations

57. An affirmation typically includes the phrase:

A) "So help me God."

B) "I solemnly swear..."

C) "I solemnly affirm under the penalties of perjury..."

D) "I acknowledge my signature is freely made..."

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Category: Oaths & Affirmations

58. When administering an oath for a witness giving a deposition, the notary must:

A) Read the deposition questions aloud to the witness.

B) Ensure the witness understands the legal implications of their testimony.

C) Have the witness swear or affirm that their testimony will be truthful.

D) Be a certified court reporter.

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Category: Oaths & Affirmations

59. If a signer objects to taking an oath for personal or religious reasons, the notary must offer to administer:

A) A jurat.

B) An acknowledgment.

C) An affirmation.

D) A protest.

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Category: Oaths & Affirmations

60. An oath is a solemn promise that includes a reference to:

A) One's personal honor.

B) A higher power or deity.

C) The laws of the state.

D) The United States Constitution.

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Category: Special Circumstances

61. A signer can sign a document by a mark if they:

A) Do not like their signature.

B) Are illiterate or physically unable to write their name.

C) Are in a hurry.

D) Both A and B are possible reasons, though B is the most common.

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Category: Special Circumstances

62. A document is dated September 15, but the notarization takes place on September 20. The notary should:

A) Change the date on the document to September 20.

B) Refuse to notarize the document.

C) Enter the actual date of the notarization (September 20) in the notarial certificate.

D) Backdate the notarial certificate to September 15.

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Category: Special Circumstances

63. An apostille is:

A) A specific type of notarial act for foreign documents.

B) A form of authentication issued by the Secretary of State for documents being used in foreign countries party to the Hague Convention.

C) A special seal used only by notaries who work with international documents.

D) A court order validating a notarization.

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Category: Special Circumstances

64. When notarizing for a signer acting in a representative capacity (e.g., as President of a corporation), the notarial certificate should indicate:

A) The notary's personal opinion of the corporation's standing.

B) That the signer appeared in their authorized capacity and for the purposes therein stated.

C) The corporation's stock value or annual revenue.

D) The names of all board members of the corporation.

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Category: Special Circumstances

65. A notary is presented with a document signed by someone acting as an "attorney-in-fact" under a Power of Attorney. The notary should:

A) Notarize the signature of the attorney-in-fact.

B) Refuse because the principal signer is not present.

C) Request to see the Power of Attorney document to verify authority.

D) Both A and C are often required or recommended practices.

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Category: Special Circumstances

66. Remote Online Notarization (RON) allows a notary to:

A) Notarize documents for signers located in another country, regardless of state law.

B) Perform notarizations using audio-visual technology without the signer being in their physical presence.

C) Use an electronic seal and journal.

D) Both B and C.

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Category: Special Circumstances

67. A notary is asked to notarize the signature of a person who is blind. The notary should:

A) Refuse, as the person cannot read what they are signing.

B) Ensure the document has been read to the signer by a trusted third party, or offer to read it aloud if requested, before notarizing.

C) Require the signer to have an attorney present.

D) Have the person sign with a thumbprint instead of a signature.

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Category: Special Circumstances

68. If a document is in a foreign language that the notary does not understand:

A) The notary must refuse to notarize it.

B) The notary can proceed as long as the notarial certificate is in English and can be completed.

C) The document must first be translated by a certified translator.

D) The notary must learn the language before proceeding with the act.

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Category: Special Circumstances

69. Before notarizing for a subscribing witness, the notary must:

A) Positively identify the subscribing witness.

B) Administer an oath or affirmation to the subscribing witness.

C) Have the subscribing witness sign the notary journal.

D) All of the above.

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Category: Special Circumstances

70. When a person who is physically unable to sign their name makes a mark (e.g., an "X"), what is typically required by state law?

A) The signer must be in a hospital or medical facility.

B) One or two witnesses must be present, one of whom writes the signer's name near the mark.

C) The notary must refuse the service.

D) A letter from a doctor must be provided.

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Category: Prohibited Acts & Conflicts of Interest

71. A notary cannot determine or certify that a person has a certain:

A) Identity.

B) Marital status.

C) Legal capacity to sign a document (e.g., is of sound mind).

D) Address.

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Category: Prohibited Acts & Conflicts of Interest

72. A notary must not notarize a document if:

A) The notary's commission is expired or has been suspended.

B) The notary's seal is in another room of the office.

C) The signer forgot to bring payment for the service.

D) The document is dated for the following day (post-dated).

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Category: Prohibited Acts & Conflicts of Interest

73. The unauthorized practice of law by a non-attorney notary includes:

A) Explaining the difference between a jurat and an acknowledgment.

B) Choosing which type of notarial certificate a signer should use for their document.

C) Using the correct, state-mandated notarial wording.

D) Keeping a detailed record of all notarial acts performed.

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Category: Prohibited Acts & Conflicts of Interest

74. If a document is incomplete or contains significant blank spaces, the notary should:

A) Fill in the blanks with "Not Applicable" or "N/A."

B) Ask the signer to fill in the blanks before proceeding with the notarization.

C) Notarize the document as is, but make a note in the journal.

D) Refuse the notarization until the blanks are properly filled in.

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Category: Prohibited Acts & Conflicts of Interest

75. A notary must refuse to notarize if they:

A) Personally disagree with the contents of the document.

B) Know the signer is being coerced, is not signing willingly, or does not understand the document's general nature.

C) Do not speak the same language as the signer.

D) Believe the transaction is a poor financial decision for the signer.

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Category: Prohibited Acts & Conflicts of Interest

76. A notary who is also a real estate agent cannot notarize documents for a transaction in which they will:

A) Represent the buyer.

B) Represent the seller.

C) Earn a commission.

D) All of the above.

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Category: Prohibited Acts & Conflicts of Interest

77. Notarizing a document for an immediate family member (e.g., spouse, parent, child) is:

A) Always permissible as long as the notary is not a party to the document.

B) Generally discouraged or prohibited by law, as it creates a conflict of interest.

C) Required by law to provide free services to family.

D) Permissible only if no fee is charged for the service.

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Category: Prohibited Acts & Conflicts of Interest

78. Can a notary notarize their own signature?

A) Yes, if another notary is present to witness.

B) Yes, if the document is for personal use, like a car title.

C) No, under no circumstances.

D) Only for acknowledgments, but not for jurats.

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Category: Prohibited Acts & Conflicts of Interest

79. A notary has a disqualifying financial interest in a transaction if they are:

A) A named party in the document or will receive a direct financial benefit from the transaction (other than the notary fee).

B) A resident of the same city as the principal signer.

C) A member of the same political party as the signer.

D) A casual acquaintance of the signer.

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Category: Prohibited Acts & Conflicts of Interest

80. A notary public is strictly prohibited from:

A) Charging a fee for their services.

B) Notarizing documents for distant relatives.

C) Giving legal advice or drafting legal documents.

D) Notarizing on a federal holiday.

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Category: Miscellaneous & Ethical Scenarios

81. A notary who resigns their commission should:

A) Keep their seal and journal as mementos.

B) Sell their tools to another notary.

C) Notify the commissioning authority, surrender their journal as required, and destroy their seal.

D) Let their commission expire without taking any action.

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Category: Miscellaneous & Ethical Scenarios

82. For which of these acts must the signer sign in the physical presence of the notary?

A) Acknowledgment.

B) Jurat.

C) Both A and B.

D) Neither A nor B.

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Category: Miscellaneous & Ethical Scenarios

83. A document to be notarized has already been signed before the signer brings it to the notary. What should the notary do for an acknowledgment?

A) Refuse to notarize because the document was pre-signed.

B) Ask the signer to acknowledge that the signature on the document is their own.

C) Require the signer to sign it again above the original signature.

D) Make a note in the journal that it was pre-signed.

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Category: Miscellaneous & Ethical Scenarios

84. An "embosser" is a type of notary seal that:

A) Is an electronic image.

B) Uses an ink stamp.

C) Creates a raised, inked impression on the paper.

D) Is no longer legal in any state.

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Category: Miscellaneous & Ethical Scenarios

85. A notary's primary responsibility is to:

A) The signer.

B) The company they work for.

C) The public trust.

D) The government.

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Category: Miscellaneous & Ethical Scenarios

86. If a notary changes their name, they must:

A) Continue using their old name and signature for notarizations.

B) File a name change with the commissioning authority and obtain a new seal.

C) Simply start signing with their new name.

D) Inform their clients of the change verbally.

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Category: Miscellaneous & Ethical Scenarios

87. What is the most common reason for a notarization to be legally challenged?

A) The notary used the wrong color ink.

B) The signer's identity was not properly verified, leading to forgery.

C) The notary charged a fee that was too high.

D) The notary's commission expired the next day.

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Category: Miscellaneous & Ethical Scenarios

88. A journal entry is considered:

A) Public record, available to anyone upon request without reason.

B) The personal property of the notary, which they can refuse to show anyone.

C) Important evidence if a notarization is ever questioned or challenged in court.

D) A rough draft that can be rewritten later for neatness.

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Category: Miscellaneous & Ethical Scenarios

89. When may a notary refuse to provide services?

A) Based on a signer's race, religion, or nationality.

B) If the notary is uncertain of the signer's identity, willingness, or awareness.

C) Because the signer is from a rival company.

D) If the notary is simply too busy.

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Category: Miscellaneous & Ethical Scenarios

90. A notary is an impartial witness, which means they must:

A) Have a personal connection to the signer.

B) Agree with the contents of the document.

C) Not have any financial or beneficial interest in the transaction.

D) Be an attorney.

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Category: Fees & Advertising

91. Is a notary required to perform a notarization if the signer refuses to pay the fee?

A) Yes, it is a public duty.

B) No, a notary can refuse service if the signer is unwilling to pay the legal fee.

C) Yes, but only for acknowledgments.

D) No, unless the signer is a family member.

92 / 100

Category: Fees & Advertising

92. A notary should provide a signer with an itemized receipt:

A) Only if the fee is over $100.

B) Whenever fees are charged, and especially upon the signer's request.

C) Never, as it is not required.

D) Only when travel fees are included.

93 / 100

Category: Fees & Advertising

93. Failure to comply with state advertising rules can result in:

A) A warning from the National Notary Association.

B) Suspension or revocation of the notary commission and other penalties.

C) A mandatory increase in the notary's surety bond amount.

D) A requirement to retake the notary exam every year.

94 / 100

Category: Fees & Advertising

94. A notary is asked to notarize 3 signatures on a single document for one person. If the state fee is $15 per signature, what is the maximum the notary can charge for the notarial acts?

A) $15

B) $45

C) $75

D) Whatever the signer agrees to pay.

95 / 100

Category: Fees & Advertising

95. A notary's fee for a single notarial act is chargeable:

A) Per document notarized.

B) Per signature notarized.

C) Per page in the document.

D) Per hour spent with the client.

96 / 100

Category: Fees & Advertising

96. In many states, the literal Spanish translation of "Notary Public" ("Notario Público") is prohibited in advertising because:

A) It is a copyrighted term.

B) It can be misleading, as "Notario Público" in many Latin American countries refers to a high-level attorney.

C) The state requires all advertising to be in English only.

D) It is difficult for English speakers to pronounce.

97 / 100

Category: Fees & Advertising

97. When advertising their services, a non-attorney notary must NOT:

A) Use the official state title "Notary Public."

B) List their hours of operation and phone number.

C) Use terms like "legal consultant" or advertise in a way that suggests they can provide legal advice.

D) Advertise their fees for notarial services.

98 / 100

Category: Fees & Advertising

98. A notary may charge an additional fee for:

A) Using their official seal on the document.

B) Travel time and expenses, if permitted by state law and agreed to by the signer beforehand.

C) Administering an oath as part of a jurat.

D) Making a required journal entry.

99 / 100

Category: Fees & Advertising

99. A notary must:

A) Always charge the maximum fee allowed to ensure professionalism.

B) Never charge any fee for their services.

C) Inform the signer of the fees in advance upon request.

D) Share their fees with the person who referred the client.

100 / 100

Category: Fees & Advertising

100. The maximum fees a notary can charge for notarial acts are:

A) Set by the National Notary Association.

B) Determined by the notary based on the document's complexity.

C) Set by state law.

D) Negotiated with the signer for each transaction.

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