Notary Public Exam Questions and
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When can a N.P. re-apply for commission without re-testing? - CORRECT
ANSWER-1. Up until 6 months from expiration date. 2. Up until 1 year after
miltary discharge. 3. When the renewal is mailed to the N.P. reminding that
expiration date is in 3 months.
Who is appointed to accept process service on the behalf of the N.P. who is a non-
resident? - CORRECT ANSWER-Secretary of State.
Can an N.P. be denied re-appointment at time of renewal...even if in excellent,
good standing? - CORRECT ANSWER-Yes..in any case the appointment is at the
complete discretion of the Secretary of State.
What are the general N.P. eligibility requirements... although not limited to these? -
CORRECT ANSWER-1. US Citizen 2. Reside or have a place of business in the
state. 3. Common school education 4. No felony convictions 5. 18 years old
, Does N.P. Receive an ID or license? - CORRECT ANSWER-Yes... Receives an
ID card within 2 weeks of Secretary of State receipt of passed exam with fee and
application
What is the term for the N.P. Commission? - CORRECT ANSWER-4 years
Who issues the N.P. ID/license - CORRECT ANSWER-Secretary of State
How does the N.P. Renew his license and when? - CORRECT ANSWER-Approx.
3 months prior to the expiration a renewal application is posted to the NP... Which
must be completed and returned with the $60 fee to the County Clerk
What does a NP do? - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Administer oaths/affirmations. 2.
Take affidavits & depositions. 3. Receive/certify acknowledgement, deeds,
mortgages, power of attorney. 4. Demand/acceptance or payment of foreign &
inland bills of exchange, promissory notes &a obligations in writing protesting the
same for non-payment.
What happens when a NP moves out of state and does not at least retain an office
address within the state? - CORRECT ANSWER-By doing so he vacates his
office/commission.
What are 4 examples of activities involving the practice of law which are prohibited
for the NP & can result in the removal from office, possible imprisonment or
both? - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Giving advice on law, drawing papers or any
legal documents recognized by the courts. 2. Asking or getting legal business to
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Answers 100% PASS
When can a N.P. re-apply for commission without re-testing? - CORRECT
ANSWER-1. Up until 6 months from expiration date. 2. Up until 1 year after
miltary discharge. 3. When the renewal is mailed to the N.P. reminding that
expiration date is in 3 months.
Who is appointed to accept process service on the behalf of the N.P. who is a non-
resident? - CORRECT ANSWER-Secretary of State.
Can an N.P. be denied re-appointment at time of renewal...even if in excellent,
good standing? - CORRECT ANSWER-Yes..in any case the appointment is at the
complete discretion of the Secretary of State.
What are the general N.P. eligibility requirements... although not limited to these? -
CORRECT ANSWER-1. US Citizen 2. Reside or have a place of business in the
state. 3. Common school education 4. No felony convictions 5. 18 years old
, Does N.P. Receive an ID or license? - CORRECT ANSWER-Yes... Receives an
ID card within 2 weeks of Secretary of State receipt of passed exam with fee and
application
What is the term for the N.P. Commission? - CORRECT ANSWER-4 years
Who issues the N.P. ID/license - CORRECT ANSWER-Secretary of State
How does the N.P. Renew his license and when? - CORRECT ANSWER-Approx.
3 months prior to the expiration a renewal application is posted to the NP... Which
must be completed and returned with the $60 fee to the County Clerk
What does a NP do? - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Administer oaths/affirmations. 2.
Take affidavits & depositions. 3. Receive/certify acknowledgement, deeds,
mortgages, power of attorney. 4. Demand/acceptance or payment of foreign &
inland bills of exchange, promissory notes &a obligations in writing protesting the
same for non-payment.
What happens when a NP moves out of state and does not at least retain an office
address within the state? - CORRECT ANSWER-By doing so he vacates his
office/commission.
What are 4 examples of activities involving the practice of law which are prohibited
for the NP & can result in the removal from office, possible imprisonment or
both? - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Giving advice on law, drawing papers or any
legal documents recognized by the courts. 2. Asking or getting legal business to
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