#1
What is a notary public?
An official authorized to witness and certify documents
ExplanationNotary publics are authorized officials who witness and certify documents.
#2
Which of the following is a common duty of a notary public?
Witnessing and certifying signatures
ExplanationNotary publics commonly witness and certify signatures.
#3
Which of the following is NOT a qualification requirement for becoming a notary public?
Having a criminal record
ExplanationHaving a criminal record is not a qualification requirement for becoming a notary public.
#4
What is the term used to describe the notary's official seal or stamp?
Emblem of Trust
ExplanationThe notary's official seal or stamp is often referred to as the 'Emblem of Trust'.
#5
What is the term used for the process where a notary verifies the authenticity of a photocopy of a document?
Certification
ExplanationThe process where a notary verifies the authenticity of a photocopy of a document is termed 'Certification'.
#6
In which type of document would a notary public typically witness a signature?
Loan agreement
ExplanationNotaries public typically witness signatures on documents like loan agreements.
#7
What is the term used to describe a notary's verification of the identity of a signer?
Verification
ExplanationThe term used for a notary's verification of a signer's identity is 'Verification'.
#8
In which country did the practice of notaries public originate?
Rome
ExplanationThe practice of notaries public originated in Rome.
#9
Which of the following is a responsibility of a notary public in the United States?
Administering oaths
ExplanationA responsibility of a notary public in the United States includes administering oaths.
#10
What is the term for a document that a notary public signs and affixes their seal to, verifying its authenticity?
Acknowledgment
ExplanationThe term for a document that a notary public signs and affixes their seal to, verifying its authenticity, is 'Acknowledgment'.
#11
What is the term for the fee charged by a notary for their services?
Notary fee
ExplanationThe fee charged by a notary for their services is referred to as 'Notary fee'.
#12
Which of the following is a primary responsibility of a notary public?
Fraud prevention
ExplanationA primary responsibility of a notary public is fraud prevention.
#13
What is an example of an 'acknowledgment' by a notary public?
Confirming the authenticity of a signature
ExplanationAn acknowledgment by a notary public involves confirming the authenticity of a signature.
#14
Which of the following is NOT typically within a notary public's scope of practice?
Providing legal advice
ExplanationProviding legal advice is typically not within a notary public's scope of practice.
#15
What is the term used for the legal act of officially attesting to the validity of a signature on a document?
Notarization
ExplanationThe legal act of officially attesting to the validity of a signature on a document is called 'Notarization'.
#16
What is the term for the official record maintained by a notary public of the acts they perform?
Notarial journal
ExplanationThe official record maintained by a notary public of the acts they perform is called the 'Notarial journal'.
#17
What is the term for the failure of a notary to perform their duties properly or ethically?
Negligence
ExplanationThe failure of a notary to perform their duties properly or ethically is termed 'Negligence'.