INDIANA NOTARY PUBLIC CORE EXAMS 2026 PAPER
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔Can I notarize documents that I will be signing as an officer on behalf of a
corporation ? - ✔✔No. A notary public can never notarize his or her own signature ,
whether signing for themselves or for a corporation .
✔✔What is the most serious error made by notaries in notarizing documents ? - ✔✔A
notary public who fails to carry out notary duties correctly may be subject to civil liability
for any damages caused by the failure or error . If the notary's error enables a forgery ,
false writing or other crime to occur , the notary also may be held criminally liable as an
accessory to the crime . The Secretary of State also may revoke the notary's
commission . Indiana Code 33-42 13-1 .
✔✔What are the liabilities and penalties for notary public misconduct ? - ✔✔A notary
public who fails to carry out notary duties correctly may be subject to civil liability for any
damages caused by the failure or error . If the notary's error enables a forgery , false
writing or other crime to occur , the notary also may be held criminally liable as an
accessory to the crime . The Secretary of State also may revoke the notary's
commission . Indiana Code 33-42 13-1 .
✔✔What if my boss insists that I notarize a document when the person has not signed
or acknowledged his or her signature in my presence ? - ✔✔Explain to your boss that
Indiana law requires the person appear before a notary public personally before the
notary can notarize the document . Failure to follow this procedure could result in civil
and criminal liability for both the notary public and the boss . Also , the document may
be invalidated by a court if it is improperly notarized . Indiana Code 33-42-13-1 .
✔✔ What is an Indiana notary public ? - ✔✔An Indiana notary public is a person
appointed by the Governor and commissioned by the Indiana Secretary of State to
acknowledge and witness the signing of documents , and administer oaths and
affirmations .
✔✔How old do I need to be to become a Notary Public ? - ✔✔to be to become You
must be at least 18 years of age at the time of appointment .
✔✔How old do I need to be to become a Notary Public ? - ✔✔You must be at least 18
years of age at the time of appointment .
✔✔Do I need to be an Indiana resident ? - ✔✔You must either be a legal resident of or
primarily employed in Indiana . Indiana Code 33-42 12-1 .
✔✔How long is a commission good for ? - ✔✔The term of office for an Indiana Notary
Public is 8 years .
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔Can I notarize documents that I will be signing as an officer on behalf of a
corporation ? - ✔✔No. A notary public can never notarize his or her own signature ,
whether signing for themselves or for a corporation .
✔✔What is the most serious error made by notaries in notarizing documents ? - ✔✔A
notary public who fails to carry out notary duties correctly may be subject to civil liability
for any damages caused by the failure or error . If the notary's error enables a forgery ,
false writing or other crime to occur , the notary also may be held criminally liable as an
accessory to the crime . The Secretary of State also may revoke the notary's
commission . Indiana Code 33-42 13-1 .
✔✔What are the liabilities and penalties for notary public misconduct ? - ✔✔A notary
public who fails to carry out notary duties correctly may be subject to civil liability for any
damages caused by the failure or error . If the notary's error enables a forgery , false
writing or other crime to occur , the notary also may be held criminally liable as an
accessory to the crime . The Secretary of State also may revoke the notary's
commission . Indiana Code 33-42 13-1 .
✔✔What if my boss insists that I notarize a document when the person has not signed
or acknowledged his or her signature in my presence ? - ✔✔Explain to your boss that
Indiana law requires the person appear before a notary public personally before the
notary can notarize the document . Failure to follow this procedure could result in civil
and criminal liability for both the notary public and the boss . Also , the document may
be invalidated by a court if it is improperly notarized . Indiana Code 33-42-13-1 .
✔✔ What is an Indiana notary public ? - ✔✔An Indiana notary public is a person
appointed by the Governor and commissioned by the Indiana Secretary of State to
acknowledge and witness the signing of documents , and administer oaths and
affirmations .
✔✔How old do I need to be to become a Notary Public ? - ✔✔to be to become You
must be at least 18 years of age at the time of appointment .
✔✔How old do I need to be to become a Notary Public ? - ✔✔You must be at least 18
years of age at the time of appointment .
✔✔Do I need to be an Indiana resident ? - ✔✔You must either be a legal resident of or
primarily employed in Indiana . Indiana Code 33-42 12-1 .
✔✔How long is a commission good for ? - ✔✔The term of office for an Indiana Notary
Public is 8 years .
