#1
What is a notary public primarily responsible for?
Witnessing and certifying signatures
ExplanationPrimary duty of notaries is to witness and certify signatures.
#2
Which of the following is NOT typically within the scope of a notary's duties?
Providing tax advice
ExplanationNotaries do not typically provide tax advice.
#3
Which of the following is NOT a duty of a notary public?
Providing legal advice
ExplanationNotaries are not authorized to provide legal advice.
#4
What type of document would typically require notarization?
A last will and testament
ExplanationLast wills and testaments typically require notarization.
#5
What is the term for a notary's official certification that a document is genuine?
Acknowledgment
ExplanationNotary's official certification of document's genuineness is acknowledgment.
#6
Which of the following is NOT a common form of identification accepted by notaries?
Social Security card
ExplanationSocial Security card is not commonly accepted as identification by notaries.
#7
What is the maximum number of signatures a notary public can witness in a single document?
One
ExplanationA notary can witness one signature per document.
#8
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for becoming a notary public in most jurisdictions?
Being a licensed attorney
ExplanationBeing a licensed attorney is not typically required to become a notary.
#9
In which of the following situations would a notary public typically be required?
Executing a real estate deed
ExplanationNotary is typically required for executing real estate deeds.
#10
What is the term used to describe a notary's refusal to perform a notarial act?
Rejection
ExplanationRefusal to perform a notarial act is termed as rejection.
#11
Which of the following best describes the term 'notarial act'?
The act of a notary certifying a document
ExplanationNotarial act refers to a notary certifying a document.
#12
What is the purpose of an embosser used by a notary public?
To verify the authenticity of documents
ExplanationEmbosser is used to verify document authenticity.
#13
What is the purpose of requiring a notary to keep a journal of notarial acts?
To maintain a record of notarial acts for future reference
ExplanationJournal helps to keep a record of notarial acts for future reference.