#1
What is a notary public responsible for?
Witnessing and certifying signatures
ExplanationNotary public verifies and certifies signatures.
#2
Which of the following documents might a notary public commonly deal with?
Last will and testament
ExplanationNotary public often handles wills.
#3
What is the term for a notary public's official seal or stamp?
Notarial Seal
ExplanationOfficial seal is called notarial seal.
#4
What is the primary purpose of notarizing a document?
To ensure its validity
ExplanationNotarization ensures document's validity.
#5
What is the term for a notary public's authority to perform notarial acts within a specific jurisdiction?
Commission
ExplanationAuthority to notarize within a jurisdiction is commission.
#6
Which of the following is NOT typically a requirement for becoming a notary public?
Having a law degree
ExplanationA law degree is not typically required.
#7
Which of the following is NOT a duty of a notary public?
Issuing legal judgments
ExplanationNotary does not issue legal judgments.
#8
In which situation might a notary public be required to refuse service?
If the person lacks proper identification
ExplanationNotary may reject service without proper ID.
#9
What is the 'jurat' on a document typically used for?
To record a sworn statement
ExplanationJurat records sworn statements.
#10
What is the term for a notary's act of verifying the identity of a signer?
Identification
ExplanationNotary verifies signer's identity.
#11
What is the term for a document that a notary public signs and seals to certify the actions they have taken?
Notarial Record
ExplanationDocument certifying notarial actions is notarial record.
#12
What is the term for a notary's act of certifying a copy of an original document?
Certification
ExplanationCertifying copy of document is certification.
#13
What is the maximum term for a notary public's commission in many jurisdictions?
5 years
ExplanationMaximum term is typically 5 years.
#14
What is the term for a notary's official act of recording a sworn statement made by an individual?
Jurat
ExplanationRecording sworn statement is jurat.
#15
In which situation might a notary public need to administer an oath?
When notarizing a document that requires a sworn statement
ExplanationOath is required for documents needing sworn statements.
#16
What is the term for a notary's official record book where they document all notarial acts?
Notarial Journal
ExplanationOfficial record book is notarial journal.
#17
In which situation might a notary public be required to administer an affirmation instead of an oath?
When the signer objects to swearing on religious grounds
ExplanationAffirmation used when signer objects to oath on religious grounds.
#18
In which situation might a notary public be required to obtain a 'subscribing witness'?
When the signer cannot physically sign
ExplanationSubscribing witness used when signer can't physically sign.
#19
In which situation might a notary public need to perform a 'proof of execution'?
When a document requires multiple signatures
ExplanationProof of execution used for documents with multiple signatures.