INDIANA Notary Exam /40
Questions and Answers/Verified
Solutions!!
Can a Notary practice law? - -A notary is specifically
PROHIBITED from practicing law, unless he/she is already an
attorney
-Are notaries commissioned for their specific county of
residence? - -NO. Notaries are commissioned for the entire state
of Ohio but should still apply through their county of residency.
-When must an applicant take their notary exam? - -Within 90
days of receiving test instructions.
-An applicant who fails to pass the exam may not file a new
application for re-examinations sooner than... - -30 days
-Notary Public Commission is valid for how long? - -5 years. It
must be renewed every five years unless you are an attorney.
-When should you make your application for renewal? - -90 days
before your commission expires, it takes 3-4 for renewals to
process.
-If your name changes during your commission can you still
practice as a notary? - -YES. You must indicate your name in
which the commission is issued using (parentheses) on the
document notarized.
-If you perform notary duties after your commission has expired
what are you subject to? - -Forfeit of $500, a $500 fine and
ineligible for reappointment of a notary.
-If your commission is expired and you notarize something does
the notarization still count? - -YES, it is still valid. This is to
protect citizens from improper notary practices.
, -What words must a notary seal contain? - -1. "State of Ohio" OR
2. "Notarial Seal" OR 3. "Notary Public" (Who, What, Where)
-What must the notary do if the seal does not contain the
notary's name? - -Print, type, or stamp his name and expiration
date legibly on each document he notarizes.
-Define an acknowledgement - -A formal DECLARATION by a
person executing a document, made to an official authorized by
law to take that acknowledgement (such as a notary), that "the
person executed the document freely and voluntarily for the
purpose set forth in the document"
-If the document has been acknowledged and certified by an
official, can it be introduced in court without further proof of its
proper execution? - -YES. A notary seal is considered sufficient
evidence for the authenticity of the signature.
-What's the process for gaining acknowledgement? - -1. A
person brings a document to a notary and acknowledges to the
notary that the signature is his/her own, signed freely,
voluntarily and without duress
2. The notary must obtain satisfactory evidence that he/she is the
person described in, and executed the document
3. The notary then signs and stamps the document, certifying
that it was acknowledged in his/her presence
-Can an acknowledgement happen remotely, such as over the
phone? - -NO. The person acknowledging the signature must
personally appear before the notary. They must prove who they
are with ID (preferably with Photo included)
-What is the current fee for taking an acknowledgement by law
and by the Clerk of courts of common pleas? - -$2.00
-Can you charge higher than the current fee? - -No. it is illegal.
Questions and Answers/Verified
Solutions!!
Can a Notary practice law? - -A notary is specifically
PROHIBITED from practicing law, unless he/she is already an
attorney
-Are notaries commissioned for their specific county of
residence? - -NO. Notaries are commissioned for the entire state
of Ohio but should still apply through their county of residency.
-When must an applicant take their notary exam? - -Within 90
days of receiving test instructions.
-An applicant who fails to pass the exam may not file a new
application for re-examinations sooner than... - -30 days
-Notary Public Commission is valid for how long? - -5 years. It
must be renewed every five years unless you are an attorney.
-When should you make your application for renewal? - -90 days
before your commission expires, it takes 3-4 for renewals to
process.
-If your name changes during your commission can you still
practice as a notary? - -YES. You must indicate your name in
which the commission is issued using (parentheses) on the
document notarized.
-If you perform notary duties after your commission has expired
what are you subject to? - -Forfeit of $500, a $500 fine and
ineligible for reappointment of a notary.
-If your commission is expired and you notarize something does
the notarization still count? - -YES, it is still valid. This is to
protect citizens from improper notary practices.
, -What words must a notary seal contain? - -1. "State of Ohio" OR
2. "Notarial Seal" OR 3. "Notary Public" (Who, What, Where)
-What must the notary do if the seal does not contain the
notary's name? - -Print, type, or stamp his name and expiration
date legibly on each document he notarizes.
-Define an acknowledgement - -A formal DECLARATION by a
person executing a document, made to an official authorized by
law to take that acknowledgement (such as a notary), that "the
person executed the document freely and voluntarily for the
purpose set forth in the document"
-If the document has been acknowledged and certified by an
official, can it be introduced in court without further proof of its
proper execution? - -YES. A notary seal is considered sufficient
evidence for the authenticity of the signature.
-What's the process for gaining acknowledgement? - -1. A
person brings a document to a notary and acknowledges to the
notary that the signature is his/her own, signed freely,
voluntarily and without duress
2. The notary must obtain satisfactory evidence that he/she is the
person described in, and executed the document
3. The notary then signs and stamps the document, certifying
that it was acknowledged in his/her presence
-Can an acknowledgement happen remotely, such as over the
phone? - -NO. The person acknowledging the signature must
personally appear before the notary. They must prove who they
are with ID (preferably with Photo included)
-What is the current fee for taking an acknowledgement by law
and by the Clerk of courts of common pleas? - -$2.00
-Can you charge higher than the current fee? - -No. it is illegal.
