Notary Public Functions and Regulations Quiz

Notary Publics witness and authenticate documents to prevent fraud.

Notaries commonly notarize Power of Attorney documents to certify authenticity.

In Mexico, the role of a Notary Public is commonly known as 'Notario Publico'.

Notary Stamp is the official seal used by Notary Publics to authenticate documents.

Acknowledgment is the act of confirming a signer's identity before a Notary Public.

In some jurisdictions, Notary Public fees are not regulated by law.

Notary District is the jurisdiction where a Notary Public is authorized to act.

Drafting legal documents is not a duty of a Notary Public; they authenticate, not draft.

Notary Publics might refuse if the person lacks proper identification, preventing fraud.

Certification is the process by which a Notary Public verifies document copies.

Jurat notarization involves certifying that the signer personally appeared before the Notary Public.

Failure to maintain a journal can lead to the revocation or suspension of a Notary Public's commission.