UTAH NOTARY PUBLIC STUDY GUIDE:
CERTIFICATION, ACTS, AND LAW.
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
(VERIFIED AND UPDATED)
What is the minimum age requirement to become a notary in Utah? - ANS At least 18 years
old.
What is one requirement for residency to become a notary in Utah? - ANS Must lawfully
reside in Utah or be employed in the state for at least 30 days prior to applying.
What language proficiency is required for a Utah notary? - ANS Must be able to read, write,
and understand English.
What citizenship status is required to become a notary in Utah? - ANS Must be a US citizen or
have permanent resident status.
What must notaries disclose when applying for a commission? - ANS Any criminal convictions
for review by the Office of the Lieutenant Governor.
What is the total fee to become a notary in Utah? - ANS $95, which includes a $55
administration fee and a $40 test fee.
@2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
,What happens if a notary fails the test? - ANS They can retake it within 30 days for $40; after
that, they must pay the full $95 fee again.
What is the first step to use notary.utah.gov? - ANS Create an account.
What must be confirmed after creating an account on notary.utah.gov? - ANS Confirm the
email address.
How many questions are on the Utah notary test? - ANS 35 multiple choice questions.
What is the minimum score required to pass the notary exam in Utah? - ANS 61 points or
higher.
What is one of the top mistakes made by notaries? - ANS Leaving out the notarial language.
What does a Jurat certify? - ANS That a voluntary signature was made in the notary's
presence under an oath or affirmation.
What does an Acknowledgment certify? - ANS That a signer has admitted to voluntarily
signing a document in the notary's presence.
What is required for all three notarial acts: Jurat, Acknowledgment, and Signature Witnessing? -
ANS Personal appearance and proof of identity.
What is the consequence of executing a materially incomplete certificate? - ANS A notary
may not execute a certificate containing a statement known to be false or materially
incomplete.
What is the purpose of the notary seal? - ANS To authenticate the notarial act; it cannot be
used independently of a notarial certificate.
@2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
,What must notaries do with their seal and certificate upon termination of employment? -
ANS They must not leave the notary seal and certificate with the employer.
What is one requirement for the notary's bond? - ANS It must be submitted along with the
application and oath of office.
What happens if a notary adopts policies contrary to UCA 46-1-8? - ANS It is considered a
mistake and can lead to issues with their notarial duties.
What is a Copy Certification? - ANS A notarial act that certifies that a copy of a document is a
true and accurate reproduction.
What is required in the notarial language for an acknowledgment? - ANS It must include all
necessary material information as per UCA 46-1-6.
What is the role of the Office of the Lieutenant Governor in the notary application process? -
ANS To review qualifications and criminal convictions, and approve applications.
What must notaries do if they fail to require proper I.D.? - ANS They risk making a mistake
that could invalidate the notarization.
What is the significance of personal appearance in notarial acts? - ANS It ensures that the
notary verifies the identity of the signer in person.
What is the difference between Acknowledgment and Signature Witnessing? -
ANS Acknowledgment certifies admission of signing, while Signature Witnessing certifies the
act of signing in presence of the notary.
What is a Jurat? - ANS A notarial act where a notary certifies that a signer has made a
voluntary signature and taken an oath in the notary's presence.
@2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
, What does Signature Witnessing entail? - ANS A notarial act where an individual appears
before a notary, presents a document, provides satisfactory evidence of identity, and signs the
document in the notary's presence.
Is notarization of an electronic signature common? - ANS No, it is very rare and still requires
personal appearance.
What is required for electronic notarization? - ANS The signer must be present before the
notary using a computer, not via phone, fax, email, or video conference.
What must a notary always ensure regarding the signer? - ANS The signer must always
appear personally before the notary.
Why is it important to name the appearing signer in a Jurat? - ANS To avoid confusion and
prevent fraud, especially when multiple signatures are present.
What does Reference 46-1-9 state about notary certificates? - ANS A notary may not execute
a certificate containing a statement known to be false or materially incomplete.
What is the consequence of adopting policies contrary to UCA 46-1-8? - ANS A notary may
not refuse to enter into a lawful transaction involving a notarial act.
What constitutes valid identification for notarization? - ANS A passport or government-issued
ID with a photograph, signature, and physical description.
What types of documents are NOT considered valid for identification? - ANS Driver's privilege
cards, birth certificates, marriage licenses, and social security cards.
Can a notary refuse to notarize a will? - ANS No, unless there is another legal reason to
categorize the transaction as unlawful.
@2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
CERTIFICATION, ACTS, AND LAW.
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
(VERIFIED AND UPDATED)
What is the minimum age requirement to become a notary in Utah? - ANS At least 18 years
old.
What is one requirement for residency to become a notary in Utah? - ANS Must lawfully
reside in Utah or be employed in the state for at least 30 days prior to applying.
What language proficiency is required for a Utah notary? - ANS Must be able to read, write,
and understand English.
What citizenship status is required to become a notary in Utah? - ANS Must be a US citizen or
have permanent resident status.
What must notaries disclose when applying for a commission? - ANS Any criminal convictions
for review by the Office of the Lieutenant Governor.
What is the total fee to become a notary in Utah? - ANS $95, which includes a $55
administration fee and a $40 test fee.
@2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
,What happens if a notary fails the test? - ANS They can retake it within 30 days for $40; after
that, they must pay the full $95 fee again.
What is the first step to use notary.utah.gov? - ANS Create an account.
What must be confirmed after creating an account on notary.utah.gov? - ANS Confirm the
email address.
How many questions are on the Utah notary test? - ANS 35 multiple choice questions.
What is the minimum score required to pass the notary exam in Utah? - ANS 61 points or
higher.
What is one of the top mistakes made by notaries? - ANS Leaving out the notarial language.
What does a Jurat certify? - ANS That a voluntary signature was made in the notary's
presence under an oath or affirmation.
What does an Acknowledgment certify? - ANS That a signer has admitted to voluntarily
signing a document in the notary's presence.
What is required for all three notarial acts: Jurat, Acknowledgment, and Signature Witnessing? -
ANS Personal appearance and proof of identity.
What is the consequence of executing a materially incomplete certificate? - ANS A notary
may not execute a certificate containing a statement known to be false or materially
incomplete.
What is the purpose of the notary seal? - ANS To authenticate the notarial act; it cannot be
used independently of a notarial certificate.
@2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
,What must notaries do with their seal and certificate upon termination of employment? -
ANS They must not leave the notary seal and certificate with the employer.
What is one requirement for the notary's bond? - ANS It must be submitted along with the
application and oath of office.
What happens if a notary adopts policies contrary to UCA 46-1-8? - ANS It is considered a
mistake and can lead to issues with their notarial duties.
What is a Copy Certification? - ANS A notarial act that certifies that a copy of a document is a
true and accurate reproduction.
What is required in the notarial language for an acknowledgment? - ANS It must include all
necessary material information as per UCA 46-1-6.
What is the role of the Office of the Lieutenant Governor in the notary application process? -
ANS To review qualifications and criminal convictions, and approve applications.
What must notaries do if they fail to require proper I.D.? - ANS They risk making a mistake
that could invalidate the notarization.
What is the significance of personal appearance in notarial acts? - ANS It ensures that the
notary verifies the identity of the signer in person.
What is the difference between Acknowledgment and Signature Witnessing? -
ANS Acknowledgment certifies admission of signing, while Signature Witnessing certifies the
act of signing in presence of the notary.
What is a Jurat? - ANS A notarial act where a notary certifies that a signer has made a
voluntary signature and taken an oath in the notary's presence.
@2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
, What does Signature Witnessing entail? - ANS A notarial act where an individual appears
before a notary, presents a document, provides satisfactory evidence of identity, and signs the
document in the notary's presence.
Is notarization of an electronic signature common? - ANS No, it is very rare and still requires
personal appearance.
What is required for electronic notarization? - ANS The signer must be present before the
notary using a computer, not via phone, fax, email, or video conference.
What must a notary always ensure regarding the signer? - ANS The signer must always
appear personally before the notary.
Why is it important to name the appearing signer in a Jurat? - ANS To avoid confusion and
prevent fraud, especially when multiple signatures are present.
What does Reference 46-1-9 state about notary certificates? - ANS A notary may not execute
a certificate containing a statement known to be false or materially incomplete.
What is the consequence of adopting policies contrary to UCA 46-1-8? - ANS A notary may
not refuse to enter into a lawful transaction involving a notarial act.
What constitutes valid identification for notarization? - ANS A passport or government-issued
ID with a photograph, signature, and physical description.
What types of documents are NOT considered valid for identification? - ANS Driver's privilege
cards, birth certificates, marriage licenses, and social security cards.
Can a notary refuse to notarize a will? - ANS No, unless there is another legal reason to
categorize the transaction as unlawful.
@2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
