Notary Signing Agent Exam
Exam Coverage
The exam coverage includes the legal duties, document-handling
procedures, and professional responsibilities assessed in the Notary
Signing Agent Exam. It focuses on notarial acts, signer identification,
journal entries, certificate completion, and the proper presentation of
loan and real estate closing documents. The exam also evaluates
understanding of fraud prevention, privacy and confidentiality, ethical
conduct, and compliance with state-specific notary laws and signing
procedures. Emphasis is placed on accuracy, attention to detail,
proper execution of notarizations, and the safe, lawful handling of
mortgage and closing packages.
,acknowledgement
notarial act where the signer admits to notary that he signed doc, that
he understands the contents of the doc; and that he is aware of the
consequences of executing the doc by signing it.
signer indicates that he signed of his own free will.
taken from signers of documents such as deeds, contracts and powers
of attorney. By signing the document the signer agrees to the terms
and conditions of the document. The signer does not have to sign the
document in the presence of the notary, but the document must
display the signer's original wet ink signature.
, acknowledgment certificate
written statement typically found on doc just below signature block
and certifies that the details of the acknowledgement notarial act that
just took place.
administer
to discharge the duties of an office; to give (as in giving an oath)
Affiant
one who makes or swears to the truth of an affidavit
Exam Coverage
The exam coverage includes the legal duties, document-handling
procedures, and professional responsibilities assessed in the Notary
Signing Agent Exam. It focuses on notarial acts, signer identification,
journal entries, certificate completion, and the proper presentation of
loan and real estate closing documents. The exam also evaluates
understanding of fraud prevention, privacy and confidentiality, ethical
conduct, and compliance with state-specific notary laws and signing
procedures. Emphasis is placed on accuracy, attention to detail,
proper execution of notarizations, and the safe, lawful handling of
mortgage and closing packages.
,acknowledgement
notarial act where the signer admits to notary that he signed doc, that
he understands the contents of the doc; and that he is aware of the
consequences of executing the doc by signing it.
signer indicates that he signed of his own free will.
taken from signers of documents such as deeds, contracts and powers
of attorney. By signing the document the signer agrees to the terms
and conditions of the document. The signer does not have to sign the
document in the presence of the notary, but the document must
display the signer's original wet ink signature.
, acknowledgment certificate
written statement typically found on doc just below signature block
and certifies that the details of the acknowledgement notarial act that
just took place.
administer
to discharge the duties of an office; to give (as in giving an oath)
Affiant
one who makes or swears to the truth of an affidavit
