INDIANA Notary Exam 40

INDIANA Notary Exam /40 Questions and Answers/Verified Solutions!!Can a Notary practice law? - -A notary is specifically PROHIBITED from practicing law, unless he/she is already an attorney -Are notaries commissioned for their specific county of residence? - -NO. Notaries are commissioned for the entire state of Ohio but should still apply through their county of residency.-When must an applicant take their notary exam? - -Within 90 days of receiving test instructions.-An applicant who fails to pass the exam may not file a new application for re-examinations sooner than... - -30 days -Notary Public Commission is valid for how long? - -5 years. It must be renewed every five years unless you are an attorney.-When should you make your application for renewal? - -90 days before your commission expires, it takes 3-4 for renewals to process.-If your name changes during your commission can you still practice as a notary? - -YES. You must indicate your name in which the commission is issued using (parentheses) on the document notarized.-If you perform notary duties after your commission has expired what are you subject to? - -Forfeit of $500, a $500 fine and ineligible for reappointment of a notary.-If your commission is expired and you notarize something does the notarization still count? - -YES, it is still valid. This is to protect citizens from improper notary practices. 1 / 2

-What words must a notary seal contain? - -1. "State of Ohio" OR

• "Notarial Seal" OR 3. "Notary Public" (Who, What, Where)

-What must the notary do if the seal does not contain the notary's name? - -Print, type, or stamp his name and expiration date legibly on each document he notarizes.-Define an acknowledgement - -A formal DECLARATION by a person executing a document, made to an official authorized by law to take that acknowledgement (such as a notary), that "the person executed the document freely and voluntarily for the purpose set forth in the document" -If the document has been acknowledged and certified by an official, can it be introduced in court without further proof of its proper execution? - -YES. A notary seal is considered sufficient evidence for the authenticity of the signature.-What's the process for gaining acknowledgement? - -1. A person brings a document to a notary and acknowledges to the notary that the signature is his/her own, signed freely, voluntarily and without duress

• The notary must obtain satisfactory evidence that he/she is the

person described in, and executed the document

• The notary then signs and stamps the document, certifying

that it was acknowledged in his/her presence -Can an acknowledgement happen remotely, such as over the phone? - -NO. The person acknowledging the signature must personally appear before the notary. They must prove who they are with ID (preferably with Photo included) -What is the current fee for taking an acknowledgement by law and by the Clerk of courts of common pleas? - -$2.00 -Can you charge higher than the current fee? - -No. it is illegal.

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