Hawaii Notary
Notary Public's Functions - correct answer(1) administering oaths;
(2) witnessing the signing of documents;
(3) attesting to the identity of the signers of the document;
(4) noting protests; and
(5) taking acknowledgments of documents.
Whom is a notary public is required to provide notarial service to? - correct answerAlthough a notary
public may be commissioned to perform services in connection with work for his/her employer, the
notary is nonetheless required to provide notarial service to the general public.
Hawaii's Qualifications - correct answer(1) A United States citizen/has a U.S. citizenship;
(2) A Hawaii resident
(3) At least 18 years old
Application Process - correct answer(1) Apply online; Pay non-refundable application fee; Submit a letter
of character and a letter of justification.
(2) Upon approval by the Attorney General, the applicant cant take a written closed-book exam.
(3) Pass the exam (with a score of 80% or higher) and pay the commission fee.
The exam covers statutory laws and administrative rules that apply to notaries public, as well as
practical aspects of a notary's practice, and a notary's duties and responsibilities.
Tenure - correct answerThe term of commission of a notary public shall be four (4) years from the date
of the notary's commission.
How many days must a notary report a change in the notary's office, occupation, residence, or
employment? - correct answerIn writing to the Attorney General within 30 days of the change.
, What happens when a notary fails to renew a commission in a timely manner? - correct answerThe
commission will be forfeited if the Attorney General finds that the failure was done knowingly.
What needs to be done to renew a commission? - correct answerSubmit a completed renewal
application, pay the renewal fee, OR complete the processing and filing of a commission for renewal by
the date of expiration of the commission.
What are the administrative fees for failure to turn in any changes to the Attorney General? - correct
answerFailure to provide written timely notification to the attorney general of any change shall subject
the notary to a $25 administrative fine.
Failure to provide written timely notification to the attorney general of any change of address that
results in renewal forms being mailed to an incorrect address shall subject the notary to a $50
administrative fine.
Failure to Renew a Commission - correct answerThe failure to renew a commission in a timely manner
may cause the commission to be forfeited if the Attorney General finds that the failure was done
knowingly.
A notary's forfeited commission more than one year from the date of expiration of the commission shall
reapply as a new applicant for a notary public commission.
How long can a notary restore its commission after it has been forfeited? - correct answerMore than a
(1) year from the date of expiration and they would need to reapply as a new applicant for a notary
public commission.
Chapter 5-11, Hawaii Administrative Rules (HAR) is? - correct answerThe rules governing the practices
and procedures of notaries commissioned in Hawaii were adopted on May 5, 2008.
Chapter 456 covers? - correct answerThe appointment and duties of notaries public and the duties of
other officers thereunder.
Notary Public's Functions - correct answer(1) administering oaths;
(2) witnessing the signing of documents;
(3) attesting to the identity of the signers of the document;
(4) noting protests; and
(5) taking acknowledgments of documents.
Whom is a notary public is required to provide notarial service to? - correct answerAlthough a notary
public may be commissioned to perform services in connection with work for his/her employer, the
notary is nonetheless required to provide notarial service to the general public.
Hawaii's Qualifications - correct answer(1) A United States citizen/has a U.S. citizenship;
(2) A Hawaii resident
(3) At least 18 years old
Application Process - correct answer(1) Apply online; Pay non-refundable application fee; Submit a letter
of character and a letter of justification.
(2) Upon approval by the Attorney General, the applicant cant take a written closed-book exam.
(3) Pass the exam (with a score of 80% or higher) and pay the commission fee.
The exam covers statutory laws and administrative rules that apply to notaries public, as well as
practical aspects of a notary's practice, and a notary's duties and responsibilities.
Tenure - correct answerThe term of commission of a notary public shall be four (4) years from the date
of the notary's commission.
How many days must a notary report a change in the notary's office, occupation, residence, or
employment? - correct answerIn writing to the Attorney General within 30 days of the change.
, What happens when a notary fails to renew a commission in a timely manner? - correct answerThe
commission will be forfeited if the Attorney General finds that the failure was done knowingly.
What needs to be done to renew a commission? - correct answerSubmit a completed renewal
application, pay the renewal fee, OR complete the processing and filing of a commission for renewal by
the date of expiration of the commission.
What are the administrative fees for failure to turn in any changes to the Attorney General? - correct
answerFailure to provide written timely notification to the attorney general of any change shall subject
the notary to a $25 administrative fine.
Failure to provide written timely notification to the attorney general of any change of address that
results in renewal forms being mailed to an incorrect address shall subject the notary to a $50
administrative fine.
Failure to Renew a Commission - correct answerThe failure to renew a commission in a timely manner
may cause the commission to be forfeited if the Attorney General finds that the failure was done
knowingly.
A notary's forfeited commission more than one year from the date of expiration of the commission shall
reapply as a new applicant for a notary public commission.
How long can a notary restore its commission after it has been forfeited? - correct answerMore than a
(1) year from the date of expiration and they would need to reapply as a new applicant for a notary
public commission.
Chapter 5-11, Hawaii Administrative Rules (HAR) is? - correct answerThe rules governing the practices
and procedures of notaries commissioned in Hawaii were adopted on May 5, 2008.
Chapter 456 covers? - correct answerThe appointment and duties of notaries public and the duties of
other officers thereunder.
