UTAH NOTARY LATEST 2026 TEST PAPER QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+
✔✔What is required for photocopies and faxes to be notarized? - ✔✔They must have
an original signature; photocopied or fax signatures cannot be notarized.
✔✔What should a notary do when presented with a foreign language document? -
✔✔They may notarize it but should refer the signer to another notary who understands
the language.
✔✔What is required for notarizing a translation of a document? - ✔✔The translator must
sign a verification stating the translation is accurate and complete.
✔✔What language must real estate documents be in for notarization? - ✔✔They must
be completely in English, including the notarial certificate.
✔✔What is a self-proving will? - ✔✔A will that includes an affidavit confirming its
authenticity and the testator's mental capacity.
✔✔What is a living will? - ✔✔A written statement regarding medical treatment if the
signer cannot issue instructions.
✔✔What should non-attorney notaries avoid doing regarding immigration documents? -
✔✔They should not advise others on immigration or help prepare immigration
documents.
✔✔What is authentication in the context of notarized documents? - ✔✔The process of
proving the authenticity of a notary's signature and seal for documents sent out of state.
✔✔What is an apostille? - ✔✔An authentication certificate required for notarized
documents exchanged between countries under The Hague convention.
✔✔What information should be included in a notary journal entry? - ✔✔Date and time of
the act, description of the record, names and addresses of individuals, identification
methods, and fees charged.
✔✔How long should a notary retain their journal? - ✔✔For 10 years after the last entry.
✔✔What must a Utah notary seal include? - ✔✔Notary's name, 'notary public', state of
Utah, commission expiration date, commission number, and a facsimile of the state
seal.
✔✔What ink color must Utah notary stamps use? - ✔✔Purple ink.
,✔✔What must all notarial acts be evidenced by? - ✔✔A notarial certificate indicating the
type of act, when, where, and before whom it was performed.
✔✔What must a notarial certificate include? - ✔✔It must be signed and dated by the
notary, identify the jurisdiction, and be written in English or dual languages.
✔✔What must be indicated if a notarial act is performed remotely? - ✔✔The certificate
must state that the act was performed using communication technology.
✔✔What does executing a certificate of a notarial act certify? - ✔✔It certifies that the
notary has the authority to perform the act, is not prohibited due to conflict of interest,
has complied with requirements, and has required personal appearance of the
customer.
✔✔What must a notary ensure about preprinted information on a certificate? - ✔✔The
notary must ensure that any preprinted information, such as the state and country, is
accurate.
✔✔What should a notary do if the certificate wording is not preprinted or acceptable? -
✔✔The notary may attach a certificate form, typically stapled to the left margin of the
document.
✔✔What should a notary do if replacing unacceptable preprinted wording? - ✔✔The
notary must strike through the unacceptable wording and write 'see attached certificate'
below it.
✔✔What information should a notary include to prevent fraud when attaching a
certificate? - ✔✔A brief description of the document, including its title, date, number of
pages, and names of signers.
✔✔What is required for signatures on a notarial certificate? - ✔✔Signatures must be
legible and recognizable, and the notary must print their name adjacent to their
signature if it is not recognizable.
✔✔What should a notary never do regarding notarial certificates? - ✔✔A notary should
never pre-sign or pre-seal notarial certificates or allow others to attach loose certificates
to documents.
✔✔What is the notary's role in selecting the type of notarial certificate? - ✔✔The notary
does not decide what type of certificate or notarization a document needs; they direct
the signer to find out.
✔✔What can happen if a notary completes a false notarial certificate? - ✔✔They may
be guilty of forgery in the second degree, a class D or class E felony.
, ✔✔Where should a notary seal be placed on a notarial certificate? - ✔✔The seal should
be affixed near the notary's signature on the certificate.
✔✔What should a notary do if the initial seal impression is unreadable? - ✔✔They can
affix another seal impression nearby and record it in the notary journal.
✔✔What is notarization? - ✔✔Notarization is the act of witnessing by the notary public
in accordance with state law, verifying the signer's identity.
✔✔What are the five steps to properly perform a notarization? - ✔✔1. Check the
notarial certificate; 2. Screen the signer; 3. Make the journal entry; 4. Take the
acknowledgment or administer the oath; 5. Complete the notarial certificate.
✔✔What should a notary check regarding the venue in a notarial certificate? - ✔✔The
venue should reflect the location where the document is being notarized; if incorrect, it
must be changed and initialed before notarizing.
✔✔What should a notary do if the date on the certificate is incorrect? - ✔✔Strike
through the incorrect date, write in the correct date, and initial the change before
notarizing.
✔✔What key words should a notary look for in a document to determine the type of
notarization needed? - ✔✔The key words are 'acknowledged' or 'sworn/affirmed.'
✔✔What is required for a signer's personal appearance during notarization? - ✔✔The
individual requesting notarization must appear in person at the time of notarization.
✔✔What should a notary do if they suspect a signer is being coerced? - ✔✔It is best to
refuse to notarize the document.
✔✔What must a notary verify regarding a signer's identity? - ✔✔The notary must have
satisfactory evidence that the signer is the individual whose signature is on the
document.
✔✔What should a notary record in their journal? - ✔✔All pertinent information related to
the notarization, including refusals, should be recorded.
✔✔What must be included in the acknowledgment certificate or jurat? - ✔✔They must
contain the notarial wording required by law and be completed with the subscriber's
name, date, and other necessary information.
ANSWERS GRADED A+
✔✔What is required for photocopies and faxes to be notarized? - ✔✔They must have
an original signature; photocopied or fax signatures cannot be notarized.
✔✔What should a notary do when presented with a foreign language document? -
✔✔They may notarize it but should refer the signer to another notary who understands
the language.
✔✔What is required for notarizing a translation of a document? - ✔✔The translator must
sign a verification stating the translation is accurate and complete.
✔✔What language must real estate documents be in for notarization? - ✔✔They must
be completely in English, including the notarial certificate.
✔✔What is a self-proving will? - ✔✔A will that includes an affidavit confirming its
authenticity and the testator's mental capacity.
✔✔What is a living will? - ✔✔A written statement regarding medical treatment if the
signer cannot issue instructions.
✔✔What should non-attorney notaries avoid doing regarding immigration documents? -
✔✔They should not advise others on immigration or help prepare immigration
documents.
✔✔What is authentication in the context of notarized documents? - ✔✔The process of
proving the authenticity of a notary's signature and seal for documents sent out of state.
✔✔What is an apostille? - ✔✔An authentication certificate required for notarized
documents exchanged between countries under The Hague convention.
✔✔What information should be included in a notary journal entry? - ✔✔Date and time of
the act, description of the record, names and addresses of individuals, identification
methods, and fees charged.
✔✔How long should a notary retain their journal? - ✔✔For 10 years after the last entry.
✔✔What must a Utah notary seal include? - ✔✔Notary's name, 'notary public', state of
Utah, commission expiration date, commission number, and a facsimile of the state
seal.
✔✔What ink color must Utah notary stamps use? - ✔✔Purple ink.
,✔✔What must all notarial acts be evidenced by? - ✔✔A notarial certificate indicating the
type of act, when, where, and before whom it was performed.
✔✔What must a notarial certificate include? - ✔✔It must be signed and dated by the
notary, identify the jurisdiction, and be written in English or dual languages.
✔✔What must be indicated if a notarial act is performed remotely? - ✔✔The certificate
must state that the act was performed using communication technology.
✔✔What does executing a certificate of a notarial act certify? - ✔✔It certifies that the
notary has the authority to perform the act, is not prohibited due to conflict of interest,
has complied with requirements, and has required personal appearance of the
customer.
✔✔What must a notary ensure about preprinted information on a certificate? - ✔✔The
notary must ensure that any preprinted information, such as the state and country, is
accurate.
✔✔What should a notary do if the certificate wording is not preprinted or acceptable? -
✔✔The notary may attach a certificate form, typically stapled to the left margin of the
document.
✔✔What should a notary do if replacing unacceptable preprinted wording? - ✔✔The
notary must strike through the unacceptable wording and write 'see attached certificate'
below it.
✔✔What information should a notary include to prevent fraud when attaching a
certificate? - ✔✔A brief description of the document, including its title, date, number of
pages, and names of signers.
✔✔What is required for signatures on a notarial certificate? - ✔✔Signatures must be
legible and recognizable, and the notary must print their name adjacent to their
signature if it is not recognizable.
✔✔What should a notary never do regarding notarial certificates? - ✔✔A notary should
never pre-sign or pre-seal notarial certificates or allow others to attach loose certificates
to documents.
✔✔What is the notary's role in selecting the type of notarial certificate? - ✔✔The notary
does not decide what type of certificate or notarization a document needs; they direct
the signer to find out.
✔✔What can happen if a notary completes a false notarial certificate? - ✔✔They may
be guilty of forgery in the second degree, a class D or class E felony.
, ✔✔Where should a notary seal be placed on a notarial certificate? - ✔✔The seal should
be affixed near the notary's signature on the certificate.
✔✔What should a notary do if the initial seal impression is unreadable? - ✔✔They can
affix another seal impression nearby and record it in the notary journal.
✔✔What is notarization? - ✔✔Notarization is the act of witnessing by the notary public
in accordance with state law, verifying the signer's identity.
✔✔What are the five steps to properly perform a notarization? - ✔✔1. Check the
notarial certificate; 2. Screen the signer; 3. Make the journal entry; 4. Take the
acknowledgment or administer the oath; 5. Complete the notarial certificate.
✔✔What should a notary check regarding the venue in a notarial certificate? - ✔✔The
venue should reflect the location where the document is being notarized; if incorrect, it
must be changed and initialed before notarizing.
✔✔What should a notary do if the date on the certificate is incorrect? - ✔✔Strike
through the incorrect date, write in the correct date, and initial the change before
notarizing.
✔✔What key words should a notary look for in a document to determine the type of
notarization needed? - ✔✔The key words are 'acknowledged' or 'sworn/affirmed.'
✔✔What is required for a signer's personal appearance during notarization? - ✔✔The
individual requesting notarization must appear in person at the time of notarization.
✔✔What should a notary do if they suspect a signer is being coerced? - ✔✔It is best to
refuse to notarize the document.
✔✔What must a notary verify regarding a signer's identity? - ✔✔The notary must have
satisfactory evidence that the signer is the individual whose signature is on the
document.
✔✔What should a notary record in their journal? - ✔✔All pertinent information related to
the notarization, including refusals, should be recorded.
✔✔What must be included in the acknowledgment certificate or jurat? - ✔✔They must
contain the notarial wording required by law and be completed with the subscriber's
name, date, and other necessary information.
