HAWAII NOTARY EXAM 50 REVISION
HANDBOOK 2026 LEGAL REQUIREMENTS AND
ETHICAL PRACTICES FOR NOTARIES
◉ What is required to obtain your bond and seal after passing the
notary public examination?
Answer: You need to print a copy of the notification letter that
includes your test score, commission number, and commission
dates.
◉ What types of seals can a notary public obtain?
Answer: An engraved seal or a rubber stamp facsimile seal.
◉ What is the maximum diameter for the notary public's seal?
Answer: Not over two inches in diameter.
◉ What should a notarial journal book be purchased from?
Answer: A stationary or office products vendor.
◉ What must you do if you fail the notary public examination?
Answer: You may reschedule an exam without submitting a new
application within fourteen calendar days.
,◉ What happens if you fail to reschedule your examination within
fourteen days?
Answer: You must submit a new application and pay the applicable
fees.
◉ What is the waiting period to reapply for a notary public
commission after failing the examination twice?
Answer: Ninety days from the date of the last examination.
◉ What are the eligibility requirements to be a notary public in
Hawaii?
Answer: Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, a Hawaii
resident, and at least 18 years old.
◉ What is the passing score for the notary public examination?
Answer: 80 percent.
◉ How long is the term of office for a notary public in Hawaii?
Answer: Four years from the date of the notary's commission.
◉ What must a notary public do upon any change in their office,
occupation, residence, or employment?
,Answer: Report the change in writing to the Attorney General within
thirty days.
◉ What happens if a notary public fails to renew their commission
in a timely manner?
Answer: The commission may be forfeited.
◉ What must a notary public do with their seal upon resignation or
expiration of their term?
Answer: Deliver the seal to the Attorney General for defacement or
destruction.
◉ What are the functions of a Notary Public?
Answer: Administering oaths, witnessing document signing,
attesting to identities, noting protests, and taking acknowledgments.
◉ What is the role of the Attorney General in appointing notaries
public?
Answer: The Attorney General appoints and commissions notaries
as deemed necessary for public good.
◉ What is required for a notary public to authenticate their official
acts?
, Answer: They must add their typed or printed name and a statement
showing the expiration date of their commission.
◉ What is the purpose of the notarial record book?
Answer: To maintain a record of notarial acts performed.
◉ What are the penalties for not complying with notarial duties?
Answer: Civil and criminal liability may apply.
◉ What is the significance of the notarial seal?
Answer: It authenticates the notary's official acts and must include
the notary's name and commission number.
◉ What must notaries public in government service be aware of
regarding their fees and bond?
Answer: They are limited to performing notarial services pertaining
to government business unless deemed urgent.
◉ What is the process for a notary public to renew their
commission?
Answer: They must submit a completed renewal application and pay
the renewal fee before the expiration date.
HANDBOOK 2026 LEGAL REQUIREMENTS AND
ETHICAL PRACTICES FOR NOTARIES
◉ What is required to obtain your bond and seal after passing the
notary public examination?
Answer: You need to print a copy of the notification letter that
includes your test score, commission number, and commission
dates.
◉ What types of seals can a notary public obtain?
Answer: An engraved seal or a rubber stamp facsimile seal.
◉ What is the maximum diameter for the notary public's seal?
Answer: Not over two inches in diameter.
◉ What should a notarial journal book be purchased from?
Answer: A stationary or office products vendor.
◉ What must you do if you fail the notary public examination?
Answer: You may reschedule an exam without submitting a new
application within fourteen calendar days.
,◉ What happens if you fail to reschedule your examination within
fourteen days?
Answer: You must submit a new application and pay the applicable
fees.
◉ What is the waiting period to reapply for a notary public
commission after failing the examination twice?
Answer: Ninety days from the date of the last examination.
◉ What are the eligibility requirements to be a notary public in
Hawaii?
Answer: Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, a Hawaii
resident, and at least 18 years old.
◉ What is the passing score for the notary public examination?
Answer: 80 percent.
◉ How long is the term of office for a notary public in Hawaii?
Answer: Four years from the date of the notary's commission.
◉ What must a notary public do upon any change in their office,
occupation, residence, or employment?
,Answer: Report the change in writing to the Attorney General within
thirty days.
◉ What happens if a notary public fails to renew their commission
in a timely manner?
Answer: The commission may be forfeited.
◉ What must a notary public do with their seal upon resignation or
expiration of their term?
Answer: Deliver the seal to the Attorney General for defacement or
destruction.
◉ What are the functions of a Notary Public?
Answer: Administering oaths, witnessing document signing,
attesting to identities, noting protests, and taking acknowledgments.
◉ What is the role of the Attorney General in appointing notaries
public?
Answer: The Attorney General appoints and commissions notaries
as deemed necessary for public good.
◉ What is required for a notary public to authenticate their official
acts?
, Answer: They must add their typed or printed name and a statement
showing the expiration date of their commission.
◉ What is the purpose of the notarial record book?
Answer: To maintain a record of notarial acts performed.
◉ What are the penalties for not complying with notarial duties?
Answer: Civil and criminal liability may apply.
◉ What is the significance of the notarial seal?
Answer: It authenticates the notary's official acts and must include
the notary's name and commission number.
◉ What must notaries public in government service be aware of
regarding their fees and bond?
Answer: They are limited to performing notarial services pertaining
to government business unless deemed urgent.
◉ What is the process for a notary public to renew their
commission?
Answer: They must submit a completed renewal application and pay
the renewal fee before the expiration date.
