HAWAII NOTARY LATEST EXAM 2023-2024
REAL EXAM 150 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS|AGRADE
What states can you notarize in? – ANSWER- Hawaii Only
Can you notarize on sundays and holidays? – ANSWER- yes
What if the signer doesnt understand english? – ANSWER- then you need to
understand their language… and notarize in their language… Not english
Fees collected will deposited where? & will be used for? – ANSWER- The Notary
public revolving fund.
Used for personnel costs like training personnel, equipment, operating,
administrative costs
If notary public revolving fund is ever terminated where would foregoing money
be deposited? – ANSWER- Director of Finances’ general fund
After taking your exam, how long does the general attorney have to send a letter of
your result? – ANSWER- 30 days
If you did not pass your exam, how many days do you have to submit reexamination requirements before you need to submit new application? –
ANSWER- 14 days
Failing Twice, how long is the waiting period – ANSWER- 90 days
FEE- If you pass your exam, & you dont pick up your certificate within 60 days –
ANSWER- 40
FEE- administration fee to process and catalogue notary record books – ANSWER10
A person commits the offense of failure to identify identity if… – ANSWER- –
Notary public knowingly notarizes a document
- a witness to the signing of the document fails to verify the identity of the signer
by proof of ID & signature or by obtaining satisfactory evidence of ID.
Guilty of misdemeanor.
Will result in automatic revocation of the commission
What are the requirements for a CERTIFICATE STATEMENT? – ANSWER- 1.
Notarization date.
- Notary public’s name, commission expiration date, signature, and seal.
- Document information: date, title/description, total page numbers.
- Jurisdiction or venue.
- Must be in close proximity as the jurat or acknowledgment.
When can a notary public refuse to provide service? – ANSWER- May refuse if
notary public is not satisfied that
- Person executing the document is competent or has the capacity to execute the
document; - Person’s signature is knowingly and voluntarily made; OR
notary public has proof of the signer’s signature and identity, or if the person is
remote, satisfactory evidence of the identity
What are the requirements to conduct notarial act by audio-video conferencing? –
ANSWER- 1. Must be live and recorded.
- Must keep recording of the notarial act for at least 10 years.
- Signer must provide proper identification – personal knowledge, satisfactory
evidence of person’s identity from a credible witness, or signer’s 2 different types
of ID. - Notary public must ensure document being signed is the same as what was
provided. - Person(s) appearing must state their full name.
- Signer must say he/she is physically located in Hawaii and state the county.
- Signer must state what document is being signed.
- Signer must give the notary the signed document within 14 days so notary public
can notarize it and return. - “This notarial act involved the use of communication technology enabled by
emergency order.”
Can a notary public notarize his own signature? – ANSWER- No.
Can a notary public certify a document in which he/she has a personal interest in? –
ANSWER- No.
Can a notary public notarize a document in which it is in a foreign language he/she
does not understand? – ANSWER- No. Refer clients to another notary who does.
Should a notary notarize a document in English if the parties signing do not
understand, read, or speak English? – ANSWER- No.
If a person seems incompetent, what should the notary public do? – ANSWERSeek an attorney for advise OR let the party know to go to an attorney.
Can a notary public notarize for his/her own company? – ANSWER- Yes, as long
as notary public or the spouse/civil partner does not have personal interest over the
document
Can a notary public notarize for a family member or friend? – ANSWER- Yes, as
long as the notary public does not have personal or beneficial interest in the
document.
What are criminal liabilities for a notary public? – ANSWER- 1. Extortion – to take
something or someone by force
- Forgery – fraudulent making or altering of a writing
- Perjury – making a false statement which the person does not believe to be true
- Subordination – willful and corrupt procuring of another to commit perjury
What is a notary public’s jurisdiction? – ANSWER- Notary commissioned in
Hawaii can only perform notary acts in Hawaii.
What to do if there are changes to the document? – ANSWER- 1. Before notarizing
a document, check it for any interlineations, erasures, or other changes - If there are changes, notary should let the person signing know
- If signer approves, notary must initial in the margins of the document opposite
each change - Advise: signer should also initial each change for the notary’s protection
Bureau of Conveyance will not accept/record documents with changes without
notary’s initials.