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Indiana Notary PublicWhat is a notary public? - ANSA public official authorized to attest to the authenticity of
signatures.
What are the four basic components of a notary public? - ANSlaw abiding, bonded, impartial,
public official.
What are a notary's key functions? - ANSTo acknowledge and witness the signing of documents
and administer oaths and affirmations related to the signing of important documents.
How much of a bond do you have to have before receiving IN Notary Commission? -
ANS$25,000 surety bond
Can a notary notarize their own signature? - ANSNO; a notary cannot notarize their own, their
spouse's, or any party's signature that may directly benefit the notary.
What is the role of a notary? - ANSTo be an impartial witness to a signature, oath or affidavit.
What is notarial act? - ANSServes as a legal attestation to a signing, oath taking or swearing to
an affidavit.
Who is a notary public commissioned by? - ANSCommissioned by the state and serves as a
public official.
How long is the term of office for a notary? - ANS8 years
What are examples of notarial acts? - ANS1. taking an acknowledgment
2. administering an oath or affirmation
3. taking a verification on an oath
4. attesting to or witnessing a signature
5. attesting to or certifying a copy of a tangible document or record (or an electronic record)
6. noting a protest of a negotiable record
7. any other act authorized by common law or the custom of merchants
How old do you have to be to become a notary? - ANS18 years of age
Do you have to live in IN to become a notary? - ANSYou have to be a citizen or permanent
resident of the US OR primarily employed in the state of IN
, How often do you have to take continuing education courses? - ANSEvery 2 years
What is the fee to complete the continuing edeucation? - ANS$50
How do you make a correction to a notarial certificate? - ANSDraw a line through the mistake in
ink and print the correct info immediately above the mistake with your initial and date by it.
What must be included on notary seal? - ANS1. "notary public"
2. "state of Indiana"
3. "seal"
4. the name of the notary public exactly as it appears on the notary public's commission
certificate
5. commission number
6. "my commission expires"
What does jurisdiction mean? - ANSwith respect to the parties, subject matter and place.
Where do IN notaries have the authority to attest/authenticate to affirmations? - ANSIn the state
of Indiana
What is a certified copy? - ANSa copy of a record that can only be issued by the original issuing
organization or agency or a specifically authorized agent of the original issuer.
Can a notary create or certify copies of official records or documents? - ANSNo; a notary public
does not have authority to create or certify copies of official records or documents.
What is a true copy? - ANSa copy of any document containing a notarized affidavit or attestation
of the person who made the copy that it is an accurate, "true" and complete copy of the original.
Does the person signing the document have to be physically in your presence? - ANSYes; the
person signing the document must be physically in your presence for the notarization to be
valid.
What are the 3 possible ways for a notary to verify the identity of the signer? - ANS1.
identification documents, 2. personal knowledge, 3. credible witness
How long can ID be expired? - ANSMust be current and not expired more than 3 years.
What is a credible witness? - ANSThe notary personally knows someone who swears that he or
she personally knows the signer.
What is Notario Publico? - ANS(a class A misdemeanor) fraudulent advertising or
misrepresentation by a notary who is not an attorney in good standing and admitted to practice
law in IN
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