Notary Public -correct ans-A public officer whose functions include: administering oaths, witnessing
signing of documents, attesting to identity of signers, noting protests and taking acknowledgements.
Hawaii Notary -correct ans-Hawaii Resident, 18 years of age, U.S. Citizen
Appointment and Tenure -correct ans-Appointed/Commissioned by Attorney General for a term of 4
years.
Official Oath -correct ans-Hawaii Notary is required to take and subscribe an oath for the faithful
execution of his/her duties.
Seal -correct ans-Must be round, not more than 2.5 inches diameter. Must have an uneven border and
have the notary name, commission number, state of Hawaii and the words Notary Public.
Official Signature -correct ans-Signed Name, Printed Name, Expiration date of Commission.
Commission -correct ans-Must file copy of commission, impression of seal and official signature with
county clerk of your jurisdiction.
Authentication -correct ans-County clerk verifying notary commission on file.
Bond -correct ans-1,000 surety bond required. Filed and approved by circuit court judge.
Record Book -correct ans-Type, time date of act. Title or type, date of doc. or proceeding. Signature,
printed name and address of each signer and witness. Other parties to instrument and manner in which
signer was identified.
Government Notary -correct ans-Serves in matters pertaining to gov. No fees or bond.