Notary Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass

Notary Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass 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 Can you notarize an acknowledgement if a person can't sign his/her name? - Answer- YES. The person must mark with an "X" in the presence of two witnesses, one of which can be the notary. Should the notary know the specifics of the contents of the document when notarizing an acknowledgement? - Answer- NO. Your role is to certify the signature not the contents therein. - Spaced left blank should have lines drawn through them to avoid ambiguity What state(s) can an Ohio notary take acknowledgements in? - Answer- OHIO What's an oath? - Answer- A declaration by a person b