Utah Notary/ Utah Notary Actual Test
2023 Question And Answers A Grade.
A notary public may NOT copy certify a - ANSWER-Publicly recorded document, such
as a birth certificate
If a notary leaves employment what should the notary do with their seal? - ANSWER-
Keep it. The commission remains in effect until expiration, cancellation, or resignation
A notary may refuse to perform a lawful notarization solely based on the documents
content - ANSWER-False
The notary may only perform notarial acts in - ANSWER-The state of utah
Keeping a journal is - ANSWER-Optional
What is the definition of a "signature witnessing"? - ANSWER-a notarial act in which an
individual: appears in person before a notary and presents a document: provides the
notary satisfactory evidence of the individual's identity, or is personally known to the
notary; and signs the document in the presence of the notary
Which of the following is satisfactory evidence of identity - ANSWER-drivers license
issued by the state of utah with a photograph, signature and physical description
A notary must file a bond in the amount of _____________ with the office of the
lieutenant governor - ANSWER-5,000
If a document lacks the proper certification language of the notarial act (jurat or
acknowledgement), what must you do before proceeding to notarize for a signer? -
ANSWER-Ask the signer to select which act (Jurat, signature Witnessing, or
Acknowledgement), is most appropriate and then apply the language to the document.
UCA 46-1-9 prohibits a notary from executing a certificate which is materially
incomplete. Which of the following could be an example of a materially incomplete
certificate - ANSWER-The notary fails to add the names of the appearing signers in the
acknowledgement
Which of the following best describes an acknowledgement? - ANSWER-A notarial act
in which a notary certifies that a signer has admitted, in the notary's presence, to
voluntarily signing a document
According to UCA 46-1-7, which of the following describes a disqualification? -
ANSWER-The notary is a signer of or named in the document except in the case of a
self-proved will
, Why is it unlawful for a Utah notary to complete a notarization with someone over
skype, facetime, etc - ANSWER-Physical presence of the signer is required
an employer is away from the office. The employer calls by phone to ask the employee
who is also a notary to notarize the documents on his desk. He claims he signed the
documents earlier. The notary should - ANSWER-refuse service
All notarizations must include a notarial certificate. Which of the following best describes
a copy certification? - ANSWER-a notarial act in which a notary certifies that a
photocopy is an accurate copy of the document that is neither a public record nor
publicly recorded.
While electronic signatures can be notarized by a notary, personal appearance of the
signer is always required at the same time the notarization takes place. - ANSWER-
True
A notary shall ensure that a signer takes the following oath or makes the following
affirmation before the notary witnesses the signature for a jurat: - ANSWER-Do you
swear or affirm under penalty of perjury that the statements in your document are true
According to UCS 46-1-8, a notary may refuse service for any reason--even for lawful
transactions - ANSWER-false
to obtain a notary stamp, an individual must present the stamp-marker with - ANSWER-
a copy of the notarial commission certificate
If Utah notary law changes during a notary's commission, whose responsibility is it to
stay informed of these changes - ANSWER-All commissioned Utah notaries public
As a notary, if you cause damages to any person as a result of official misconduct in a
notaryal act, you may be liable for ________? ( this is the most commonly missed
question - ANSWER-Any Damages
John Doe is requesting his document be notarized using Jurat language. After
establishing his identity, what is the next step before witnessing John Doe sign the
document - ANSWER-Place John Doe under oath/affirmation by stating: " do you swear
or affirm under penalty of perjury that the statements in your document are true.
Once commissioned as a notary, you must notify the Lt. Governor's office within 30
days of moving if your business and/or home address has changes. - ANSWER-true
In completing a notarial act, a notary shall sign on the notary certificate - ANSWER-
exactly and only the name indicated on the notary's commission
2023 Question And Answers A Grade.
A notary public may NOT copy certify a - ANSWER-Publicly recorded document, such
as a birth certificate
If a notary leaves employment what should the notary do with their seal? - ANSWER-
Keep it. The commission remains in effect until expiration, cancellation, or resignation
A notary may refuse to perform a lawful notarization solely based on the documents
content - ANSWER-False
The notary may only perform notarial acts in - ANSWER-The state of utah
Keeping a journal is - ANSWER-Optional
What is the definition of a "signature witnessing"? - ANSWER-a notarial act in which an
individual: appears in person before a notary and presents a document: provides the
notary satisfactory evidence of the individual's identity, or is personally known to the
notary; and signs the document in the presence of the notary
Which of the following is satisfactory evidence of identity - ANSWER-drivers license
issued by the state of utah with a photograph, signature and physical description
A notary must file a bond in the amount of _____________ with the office of the
lieutenant governor - ANSWER-5,000
If a document lacks the proper certification language of the notarial act (jurat or
acknowledgement), what must you do before proceeding to notarize for a signer? -
ANSWER-Ask the signer to select which act (Jurat, signature Witnessing, or
Acknowledgement), is most appropriate and then apply the language to the document.
UCA 46-1-9 prohibits a notary from executing a certificate which is materially
incomplete. Which of the following could be an example of a materially incomplete
certificate - ANSWER-The notary fails to add the names of the appearing signers in the
acknowledgement
Which of the following best describes an acknowledgement? - ANSWER-A notarial act
in which a notary certifies that a signer has admitted, in the notary's presence, to
voluntarily signing a document
According to UCA 46-1-7, which of the following describes a disqualification? -
ANSWER-The notary is a signer of or named in the document except in the case of a
self-proved will
, Why is it unlawful for a Utah notary to complete a notarization with someone over
skype, facetime, etc - ANSWER-Physical presence of the signer is required
an employer is away from the office. The employer calls by phone to ask the employee
who is also a notary to notarize the documents on his desk. He claims he signed the
documents earlier. The notary should - ANSWER-refuse service
All notarizations must include a notarial certificate. Which of the following best describes
a copy certification? - ANSWER-a notarial act in which a notary certifies that a
photocopy is an accurate copy of the document that is neither a public record nor
publicly recorded.
While electronic signatures can be notarized by a notary, personal appearance of the
signer is always required at the same time the notarization takes place. - ANSWER-
True
A notary shall ensure that a signer takes the following oath or makes the following
affirmation before the notary witnesses the signature for a jurat: - ANSWER-Do you
swear or affirm under penalty of perjury that the statements in your document are true
According to UCS 46-1-8, a notary may refuse service for any reason--even for lawful
transactions - ANSWER-false
to obtain a notary stamp, an individual must present the stamp-marker with - ANSWER-
a copy of the notarial commission certificate
If Utah notary law changes during a notary's commission, whose responsibility is it to
stay informed of these changes - ANSWER-All commissioned Utah notaries public
As a notary, if you cause damages to any person as a result of official misconduct in a
notaryal act, you may be liable for ________? ( this is the most commonly missed
question - ANSWER-Any Damages
John Doe is requesting his document be notarized using Jurat language. After
establishing his identity, what is the next step before witnessing John Doe sign the
document - ANSWER-Place John Doe under oath/affirmation by stating: " do you swear
or affirm under penalty of perjury that the statements in your document are true.
Once commissioned as a notary, you must notify the Lt. Governor's office within 30
days of moving if your business and/or home address has changes. - ANSWER-true
In completing a notarial act, a notary shall sign on the notary certificate - ANSWER-
exactly and only the name indicated on the notary's commission
