Notary Public Requirements and Procedures Quiz

Notary Public primarily witnesses signatures on legal documents.

Notary Public is typically required when witnessing the signing of a mortgage agreement.

Having a law degree is NOT a common requirement to become a Notary Public in most jurisdictions.

Verification is NOT a common type of notarization.

Acknowledgment is the term for a notarial act where a Notary Public certifies that a signature was made voluntarily and with full understanding of the document being signed.

Last will and testament is a document that would typically require notarization.

Certification is when a Notary Public certifies a copy of a document as true and complete.

The concept of Notary Public originated in Italy.

Acknowledgment is when a Notary Public certifies the authenticity of a signature by witnessing the signing of a document.

A Notary Public is typically not allowed to perform notarial acts when they have a personal interest in the transaction.

There is no maximum fee for Notary Public services, as regulated in many jurisdictions.

Driver's license is a document commonly notarized to prove the authenticity of a person's identity.

Acknowledgment is when a Notary Public certifies the identity of a person signing a document.

Administering oaths is a common duty of a Notary Public in addition to witnessing signatures and certifying documents.

A Notary Public is required to refuse notarization when they are a family member of the signer.

Affidavit is the term for a notarial act where a Notary Public certifies the truthfulness of a statement made under oath.

Passing a proficiency exam is NOT a requirement for maintaining a Notary Public commission in good standing.

A Notary Public can notarize their own signature.