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1. What is an acknowledgement? - correct answer - a formal declration by
a person executing a document, made to an offical authorized by law to
take an ackowledgement that the person executed the document freely
and voluntarily for the purpose set forth in the document.
2. When is a notary's presence needed or not? - correct answer - affidavit-
must be signed in the presence of the notary
Acknowledgement-does not have to be in presence of notary but notary
must either know the person or obtain evidence of person's identity
3. Can a notary acknowledge an instrument in which they have an
interest? - correct answer - no, such as deeds, mortgages, etc.
4. Can a notary acknowledge something for a relative? - correct answer -
yes, but only if the notary has no personal interest in the instrument.
5. Can a notary take an acknowledgement referring to property or other
matters outside the state of ohio, (ie. New york, indiana deed for real
estate)? - correct answer - yes - if document acknowledged within the
borders of the state of ohio.
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6. Definition of deposition - correct answer - the written testimony of a
witness taken after an oath or affimation has been administered
7. Definition of protest - correct answer - a formal declaration executed by
a notary that he/she presented a bill of exchange or promissory note to a
person for acceptance or payment and that it wsa refused for
nonacceptance or for nonpayment.
8. What is a notarial protest? - correct answer - a certificate issued by a
notary certifying that a negotiable instrucment was presented for
payment and payment was not made (ie. Bank check for nsf or
promissory note).
9. What are the penalties for a notary charging excessive fees? - correct
answer - will be removed from office and inelligible for reappointment
10. What is the penalty for a notary if they notarize an affidavit without
administering an oath? - correct answer - will be removed from office
and inelligible for reappointment for 3 years; can be fined no more than
$100 or imprisoned not more than 30 days or both
11. List the 4 powers of a notary - correct answer - administer oaths; take
& certify acknowledgements; take & certify depositions; & receive, make
& record notarial protests
OHIO NOTARY PUBLIC EXAM 2025| BRAND NEW
ACTUAL EXAM WITH 100% VERIFIED QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT SOLUTIONS| GUARANTEED VALUE
PACK| ACE YOUR GRADES.
1. What is an acknowledgement? - correct answer - a formal declration by
a person executing a document, made to an offical authorized by law to
take an ackowledgement that the person executed the document freely
and voluntarily for the purpose set forth in the document.
2. When is a notary's presence needed or not? - correct answer - affidavit-
must be signed in the presence of the notary
Acknowledgement-does not have to be in presence of notary but notary
must either know the person or obtain evidence of person's identity
3. Can a notary acknowledge an instrument in which they have an
interest? - correct answer - no, such as deeds, mortgages, etc.
4. Can a notary acknowledge something for a relative? - correct answer -
yes, but only if the notary has no personal interest in the instrument.
5. Can a notary take an acknowledgement referring to property or other
matters outside the state of ohio, (ie. New york, indiana deed for real
estate)? - correct answer - yes - if document acknowledged within the
borders of the state of ohio.
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6. Definition of deposition - correct answer - the written testimony of a
witness taken after an oath or affimation has been administered
7. Definition of protest - correct answer - a formal declaration executed by
a notary that he/she presented a bill of exchange or promissory note to a
person for acceptance or payment and that it wsa refused for
nonacceptance or for nonpayment.
8. What is a notarial protest? - correct answer - a certificate issued by a
notary certifying that a negotiable instrucment was presented for
payment and payment was not made (ie. Bank check for nsf or
promissory note).
9. What are the penalties for a notary charging excessive fees? - correct
answer - will be removed from office and inelligible for reappointment
10. What is the penalty for a notary if they notarize an affidavit without
administering an oath? - correct answer - will be removed from office
and inelligible for reappointment for 3 years; can be fined no more than
$100 or imprisoned not more than 30 days or both
11. List the 4 powers of a notary - correct answer - administer oaths; take
& certify acknowledgements; take & certify depositions; & receive, make
& record notarial protests
