UTAH NOTARY EXAM, PRACTICE EXAM AND STUDY

UTAH NOTARY EXAM, PRACTICE EXAM AND STUDY

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UTAH NOTARY EXAM

Which of the following best describes an Acknowledgement? - ANSWER- A notarial act in which a notary certifies that a signer has admitted, in the notary's presence, to voluntarily signing a document.

True or False: A notary commissioned in the State of Utah may

legally complete notarizations outside the state. - ANSWER- False

What is the definition of a "signature witnessing"? - ANSWER-

A notarial act in which an individual: appears in person before a

notary and presents a document; provides the notary satisfactory evidence of the individual's identity, or is personally known to the notary; and signs the document in the presence of the notary/

In order to complete a Signature Witnessing, the notary must

make sure these 3 elements are completed (Hint: make sure you

know the difference between a Signature Witnessing and a Jurat): - ANSWER- 1. Appears in person before a notary and 1 / 4

presents a document; 2. Provides the notary satisfactory evidence of the individuals identity, or is personally known to the notary; and 3. Signs the document in the presence of the notary.

In completing the notarial act, a notary shall sign on the notarial certificate - ANSWER- exactly and only the name indicated on the notary's commission.

What type of notarial acts or notarizations is a notary allowed to perform according to UCA 46-1-6 - ANSWER- Acknowledgements, Copy Certifications, Jurats, Signature Witnessing, and Oath or Affirmations

Which of the following documents can a notary perform a copy certification on? - ANSWER- None of the above. A notary cannot perform a copy certification on a document that is publicly recorded or public record.

What is the definition of "Official misconduct" as described in Notary UCA 46-1-2? - ANSWER- Means a notary's performance of any act prohibited or failure to perform any act mandated by this chapter or by any other law in connection with a notarial act.

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The notary's commission is valid for ________ years. -

ANSWER- 4

What is the purpose of the $5,000 notary bond? - ANSWER- to protect the public

What are the next steps you must take after taking, passing and paying for this test to be commissioned as a Utah notary public?

(Hint: Visit the "Process and Qualifications tab on

notary.utah.gov) - ANSWER- 1. Submit the mandatory background check; 2. Obtain a $5,000 notarial bond and get a notarized oath of office; 3. Upload all required documents to your notary account.

A notary must file a bond in the amount of ________ with the Office of the Lieutenant Governor - ANSWER- 5,000

If a document lacks the proper certification language of the notarial act (jurat or acknowledgement), what must you do before proceeding to notarize for a signer? - ANSWER- ask the signer to select which act (Jurat, Signature Witnessing, or Acknowledgment) is most appropriate and then apply the language to the document.

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If Utah notary law changed during a notary's commission, whose responsibility is it to stay informed of these changes? - ANSWER- All commissioned Utah notaries public.g

According to UCA 46-1-7, which of the following describes a disqualifiation? - ANSWER- The notary is a signer of or named in the document exempt in the case of a self-proved will.

A customer requested notary service, but the document is in another language unknow to the notary. The customer meets all legal requirements for notarization, communicates well in English, presents proper i.d., and pays the $5 fee. According to UCA 46-1-8 a notary is required to - ANSWER- Notarize the document so long as the notary can communicate with the signer and the notarial language is in a language the notary can understand.

To obtain a notary stamp, an individual must present the stamp- maker with - ANSWER- A copy of the notarial commission certificate

Keeping a journal is - ANSWER- Optional

An applicant who wishes to reapply as a notary once their commission expires, shall take and pass the notary test and then

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