HAWAII NOTARY PUBLIC ACTUAL EXAM -

HAWAII NOTARY PUBLIC ACTUAL EXAM -

AND CORRECT ANSWERS/ HAWAII NOTARY

PUBLIC REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND

ANSWERS(PASSED!!)

To be eligible for the notary public commission in Hawaii the applicant must be these 3 things. - ANSWER-1. A United States citizen, or a national or permanent resident alien of the U.S. who diligently seeks citizenship upon becoming eligible to apply for U.S. citizenship

• A Hawaii Resident
• At least 18 years old

What is an affidavit? - ANSWER-1.) A written or printed statement of facts made voluntarily and under oath or affirmation of the party making it taken before an officer who has the authority to administer an oath.

2.) It is an oath that has been put in writing and signed by the affiant

What are the 5 essential parts of an affidavit? - ANSWER-1.) The venue i.e.State of Hawaii ) )SS-(latin abbreviation scilicent) County of Maui) 2.) The body of the affidavit. This is a sworn statement of the affiant. Example:

John Doe, being first duly sworn on oath, deposes and says:

3.) The signature of the affiant 4.) The jurat, "subscribed and sworn to" Clause. In other words the notary actually witnessed the affiant's signature. 1 / 3

5.) The signature, seal, and commission expiration date of the notary.

What are the 4 parts of an Acknowledgment? - ANSWER-1.) The venue 2.) The date of the notarial act, which is the date the notary signs the acknowledgment 3.) The body of the acknowledgment. A statement relative to the presence of the signer (example; personally appeared before me). The identity of the signer or signers. "...to me known to be the person described in and who executed the foregoing instrument." A statement of voluntary acknowledgment. "...and acknowledged that he executed the same as his free act and deed." 4.)Testimonium clause. "...in witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and official seal"

What is on the Notary Certificate? - ANSWER-1.) Printed name of the notary 2.)The official stamp or seal of the notary 3.) the signature of the notary 4.) The identification of the jurisdiction in which the notarial act is performed 5.) The date of notarization

Ture or false; The Notary Public is required to provide notarial service to the general public? - ANSWER-True

A Notary Public's functions include these 5 things. - ANSWER-1. Administering oaths

• Witnessing the signing of documents
• Attesting to the identity of the signers of the document
• noting protests
• taking acknowledgments of documents 2 / 3

How long is the Notary Public's term of commision? - ANSWER-4 years from the date of the notary's commission.

How long does the Notary have to inform the attorney general when there is a change to the Notary's office, occupation, residence, or employment? - ANSWER- 30 days.

If seeking to renew a forfeited notary commission how long does the notary public have to restore the commission before having to reapply as a new applicant? - ANSWER-1 year.

Describe the notary's seal stamp. - ANSWER-Rubber, circular, not over 2 inches in diameter, with a serrated or milled edge boarder that clearly shows the notary's name, commission number, and the words "notary public" and "State of Hawaii"

Upon resignation, death, or expiration of notary commission how long does the notary/notary's personal representative have to to deliver the notary's seal to the Attorney General for defacement or destruction? - ANSWER-90 days.

If the notary public/notary's personal representative fails to return the notary's seal to the Attorney General in the specified amount of time how much is the fine? - ANSWER-Not more than $200 to the State.

What 3 things have to be included in the notary's official signature? - ANSWER-1.The notary's signature signed in the same manner as it appears on the notary's seal.

• Date of expiration of the notary's commission.
• Typed or printed name of notary below signature
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