INDIANA Notary Exam Verified Answers(GRADED A+)

Can a Notary practice law? -ANSWER A notary is specifically PROHIBITED from practicing law, unless he/she is already an attorney Are notaries commissioned for their specific county of residence? -ANSWER 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? -ANSWER 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... -ANSWER 30 days Notary Public Commission is valid for how long? -ANSWER 5 years. It must be renewed every five years unless you are an attorney. When should you make your application for renewal? -ANSWER 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? -ANSWER 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? -ANSWER 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? -ANSWER YES, it is still valid. This is to protect citizens from improper notary practices. What words must a notary seal contain? -ANSWER 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? -ANSWER Print, type, or stamp his name and expiration date legibly on each document he notarizes. Define an acknowledgement -ANSWER 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? -ANSWER YES. A notary seal is considered sufficient evidence for the authenticity of the signature. What's the process for gaining acknowledgement? -ANSWER 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? -ANSWER 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? -ANSWER $2.00 Can you charge higher than the current fee? -ANSWER No. it is illegal. Can a person sign an acknowledgement before bringing it to a notary? -ANSWER YES. but this is ONLY true for acknowledgements. When a notary administers an oath or affirmation in connection with an affidavit , the affidavit must be signed in the presence of the notary. Can a notary take the acknowledgement of a relative? -ANSWER YES. as long as the notary has no interest in the transaction Can a notary take the acknowledgement of a husband or wife? -ANSWER YES. as long as the notary has no interest in the transaction Can a notary notarize a document and also act as a witness? -ANSWER YES