#1
What is a notary public?
An officer who can witness and certify signatures on documents
ExplanationNotary public witnesses and certifies signatures.
#2
In which country is the role of a notary public most commonly found?
United States
ExplanationThe United States commonly utilizes notary publics.
#3
Which of the following is an example of a notarial act?
Witnessing a signature on a power of attorney document
ExplanationWitnessing a signature on a power of attorney is a notarial act.
#4
Which of the following is an example of a solemn declaration?
Swearing under oath
ExplanationSwearing under oath is a solemn declaration.
#5
In which of the following situations would a notary public typically be required?
Executing a will
ExplanationNotary is typically required for executing a will.
#6
What is the term for a document that has been officially certified by a notary public?
Notarized document
ExplanationOfficially certified documents are notarized.
#7
Which of the following is a valid form of identification for notarization purposes?
Birth certificate
ExplanationBirth certificate is a valid form of identification for notarization.
#8
Which of the following is NOT a duty of a notary public?
Performing marriages
ExplanationNotary publics typically do not perform marriages.
#9
What is the term for the act of a notary certifying a signature?
Notarial acknowledgment
ExplanationCertification of a signature is called notarial acknowledgment.
#10
Which of the following is NOT a requirement to become a notary public?
Being at least 21 years old
ExplanationBeing 21 years old is not a requirement to become a notary public.
#11
What is the maximum fee a notary public can charge for performing a notarial act?
No more than $20
ExplanationNotary publics can charge up to $20 per notarial act.
#12
Which of the following is NOT typically included in a notarial certificate?
Notary's home address
ExplanationNotary's home address is not typically included in certificates.
#13
What is the term for the act of a notary certifying a copy of a document?
Certified copy
ExplanationCertifying a copy of a document is a certified copy.
#14
Which of the following is NOT a common type of notarial act?
Deposition
ExplanationDeposition is not a common notarial act.
#15
What is the purpose of a notary's seal or stamp?
To ensure the document is not tampered with
ExplanationSeals or stamps prevent document tampering.
#16
What is the term for a notary public who is authorized to perform notarial acts in multiple states?
National notary
ExplanationA notary authorized in multiple states is called a national notary.
#17
What is the purpose of a notary public's journal?
To record details of notarial acts performed
ExplanationJournals record details of notarial acts.
#18
What is the term for a notary public's authority to perform notarial acts?
Notarial commission
ExplanationAuthority to perform notarial acts is called notarial commission.
#19
Which of the following is a valid reason for a notary public to refuse to perform a notarial act?
The notary is related to the signer
ExplanationBeing related to the signer can lead to refusal.
#20
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a document to be notarized?
The document must be written in English
ExplanationDocuments do not need to be in English to be notarized.
#21
Which of the following statements about notarization is true?
Notarization verifies the identity of the signer and the voluntary nature of their signature.
ExplanationNotarization verifies signer identity and signature's voluntariness.