Ohio Notary Test 2023 | Questions and 100% Correct Answers What might invalidate an acknowledgement? - ansNot showing the official capacity of the person taking it (Notary Public) and the state in which he/she is commissioned.
When might a notary acknowledge a blank document? - ansNever
What is required to acknowledge a deed or mortgage? - ansSignature in the presence of one witness, upon the same sheet on which the instrument is written
When do leases require acknowledgement? - ansWhen they are for a term of more than three years
Who needs to sign a deed? - ansThe grantor (person relinquishing ownership)
Who needs to sign a mortgage? - ansThe mortgager (or borrower giving security)
Who needs to sign a lease? - ansThe lessor (or landlord) 1 / 2
True / False:
If the grantor or mortgagor is married, the spouse must also sign and acknowledge the instrument. - ansTrue, but not necessarily at the same time as the spouse.
How is a power of attorney handled differently from a deed, mortgage, or lease? - ansIt is not handled differently. All must be signed, witnessed, and acknowledged.
What is a Bill of Exchange of Draft? - ansAn unconditional order in writing signed by one person and addressed to another, requiring the person to whom it is addressed to pay on demand or at a fixed date a sum of money to order, or to the bearer.
When is a notice of dishonor made? - ansWhen the holder of bill, exchange or note presents it properly to the Maker, Drawer or Acceptor on the day it falls due, and the payments is refused, the instrument is said to be "dishonored." How often should the Judges Committee on Notaries Public meet to determine applicants' qualifications? - ansAt least once a month
How much time does the Committee have to report approvals to one of the Judges of this Court? - ans7 days
- / 2