HAWAII NOTARY PUBLIC EXAMINATION 2026 | 50
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Section 1: Eligibility, Appointment & Term of Office (Q1-8)
Q1. Under Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 456, what is the minimum age
requirement to be appointed as a Notary Public in the State of Hawaii?
A. 16 years old
B. 18 years old
C. 21 years old
D. 25 years old
B. 18 years old [CORRECT]
Rationale: HRS §456-2 requires a notary applicant to be at least 18 years of age.
Option A is below the legal age of majority; options C and D exceed the statutory
minimum and may confuse applicants with other jurisdiction requirements.
Correct Answer: B
Q2. A Hawaii resident applies for a notary commission. Which of the following
criminal history statuses would automatically disqualify the applicant under HRS
Chapter 456?
A. A misdemeanor conviction for traffic violations 10 years ago
B. A felony conviction that has not been annulled or pardoned
C. A juvenile record sealed by the court
D. An expunged arrest record with no conviction
B. A felony conviction that has not been annulled or pardoned [CORRECT]
Rationale: HRS §456-2 disqualifies applicants with felony convictions unless annulled
,or pardoned. Option A involves a misdemeanor, not a disqualifying offense; option C
involves sealed juvenile records which are not considered; option D involves no
conviction.
Correct Answer: B
Q3. Under Hawaii law, what is the standard term of office for a commissioned
Notary Public?
A. 2 years
B. 4 years
C. 6 years
D. 10 years
B. 4 years [CORRECT]
Rationale: HRS §456-2 provides for a 4-year term of office for Hawaii notaries. Option
A is too short; options C and D exceed the statutory term and may reflect other
states' terms.
Correct Answer: B
Q4. A commissioned Hawaii notary moves to California permanently but wishes to
retain the Hawaii notary commission. Which statement is correct?
A. The notary may retain the commission as long as they maintain a mailing address
in Hawaii
B. The notary must resign the commission because Hawaii requires residency in the
state
C. The notary may retain the commission if they return to Hawaii every 6 months
D. The notary may transfer the commission to California
B. The notary must resign the commission because Hawaii requires residency in the
state [CORRECT]
Rationale: HRS §456-2 requires Hawaii notaries to be residents of the State of Hawaii;
permanent relocation requires resignation. Option A violates residency requirements;
, option C is not statutorily recognized; option D confuses commission transferability.
Correct Answer: B
Q5. Which of the following is a specific qualification requirement for Hawaii
notary appointment under HRS Chapter 456?
A. Graduation from an accredited law school
B. Ability to read, write, and understand the English language
C. Prior employment as a court clerk
D. Membership in the Hawaii State Bar Association
B. Ability to read, write, and understand the English language [CORRECT]
Rationale: HRS §456-2 explicitly requires English language proficiency. Options A, C,
and D are not statutory requirements and may confuse notary qualifications with
attorney or court personnel requirements.
Correct Answer: B
Q6. A Hawaii notary's commission expires on December 31, 2026. The notary
applies for reappointment on January 15, 2027. What is the consequence of this
late renewal?
A. The commission is automatically extended for 30 days
B. The notary must apply for a new commission as if never appointed before
C. The notary may continue notarizing during the grace period
D. The late fee is $50 with automatic renewal
B. The notary must apply for a new commission as if never appointed before
[CORRECT]
Rationale: Hawaii notaries must reapply before expiration; there is no grace period
for late renewal. Option A is incorrect as no automatic extension exists; option C is
unlawful as the notary is no longer commissioned; option D describes a non-existent
fee structure.
Correct Answer: B
Questions with 100% Correct Answers | HRS Chapter 456 |
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Section 1: Eligibility, Appointment & Term of Office (Q1-8)
Q1. Under Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 456, what is the minimum age
requirement to be appointed as a Notary Public in the State of Hawaii?
A. 16 years old
B. 18 years old
C. 21 years old
D. 25 years old
B. 18 years old [CORRECT]
Rationale: HRS §456-2 requires a notary applicant to be at least 18 years of age.
Option A is below the legal age of majority; options C and D exceed the statutory
minimum and may confuse applicants with other jurisdiction requirements.
Correct Answer: B
Q2. A Hawaii resident applies for a notary commission. Which of the following
criminal history statuses would automatically disqualify the applicant under HRS
Chapter 456?
A. A misdemeanor conviction for traffic violations 10 years ago
B. A felony conviction that has not been annulled or pardoned
C. A juvenile record sealed by the court
D. An expunged arrest record with no conviction
B. A felony conviction that has not been annulled or pardoned [CORRECT]
Rationale: HRS §456-2 disqualifies applicants with felony convictions unless annulled
,or pardoned. Option A involves a misdemeanor, not a disqualifying offense; option C
involves sealed juvenile records which are not considered; option D involves no
conviction.
Correct Answer: B
Q3. Under Hawaii law, what is the standard term of office for a commissioned
Notary Public?
A. 2 years
B. 4 years
C. 6 years
D. 10 years
B. 4 years [CORRECT]
Rationale: HRS §456-2 provides for a 4-year term of office for Hawaii notaries. Option
A is too short; options C and D exceed the statutory term and may reflect other
states' terms.
Correct Answer: B
Q4. A commissioned Hawaii notary moves to California permanently but wishes to
retain the Hawaii notary commission. Which statement is correct?
A. The notary may retain the commission as long as they maintain a mailing address
in Hawaii
B. The notary must resign the commission because Hawaii requires residency in the
state
C. The notary may retain the commission if they return to Hawaii every 6 months
D. The notary may transfer the commission to California
B. The notary must resign the commission because Hawaii requires residency in the
state [CORRECT]
Rationale: HRS §456-2 requires Hawaii notaries to be residents of the State of Hawaii;
permanent relocation requires resignation. Option A violates residency requirements;
, option C is not statutorily recognized; option D confuses commission transferability.
Correct Answer: B
Q5. Which of the following is a specific qualification requirement for Hawaii
notary appointment under HRS Chapter 456?
A. Graduation from an accredited law school
B. Ability to read, write, and understand the English language
C. Prior employment as a court clerk
D. Membership in the Hawaii State Bar Association
B. Ability to read, write, and understand the English language [CORRECT]
Rationale: HRS §456-2 explicitly requires English language proficiency. Options A, C,
and D are not statutory requirements and may confuse notary qualifications with
attorney or court personnel requirements.
Correct Answer: B
Q6. A Hawaii notary's commission expires on December 31, 2026. The notary
applies for reappointment on January 15, 2027. What is the consequence of this
late renewal?
A. The commission is automatically extended for 30 days
B. The notary must apply for a new commission as if never appointed before
C. The notary may continue notarizing during the grace period
D. The late fee is $50 with automatic renewal
B. The notary must apply for a new commission as if never appointed before
[CORRECT]
Rationale: Hawaii notaries must reapply before expiration; there is no grace period
for late renewal. Option A is incorrect as no automatic extension exists; option C is
unlawful as the notary is no longer commissioned; option D describes a non-existent
fee structure.
Correct Answer: B
