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A Notary Must only certifu a cop of a ju8rney item entry upon receipt of which of the following:
a. subpoena
b. court order
c. written request by Secretary of State
d. all of the above ️️d. all of the above
Can a notary in Nevada notarize a d...
A Notary Must only certifu a cop of a ju8rney item entry upon receipt of which of the following:
a. subpoena
b. court order
c. written request by Secretary of State
d. all of the above ✔️✔️d. all of the above
Can a notary in Nevada notarize a document for a person who is not physically present?
No, a notary must have the signer physically present before them when performing the notarization.
Remote online notarizations are only allowed if the notary is specially authorized.
What should a notary do if they suspect that a signer is under the influence of alcohol or drugs while
signing a document?
✔️✔️If a notary suspects that a signer is under the influence of alcohol or drugs and may not be able
to understand the document, they should refuse to notarize the document.
Can a notary charge an additional fee for providing a travel service to notarize a document?
✔️✔️Yes, a notary can charge a travel fee in addition to the notarization fee, as long as the fee is
agreed upon by the client beforehand and complies with Nevada’s regulations.
What should a notary do if they are asked to notarize a document for someone who does not appear to
be mentally competent?
✔️✔️If a notary believes a signer is mentally incompetent or unable to understand the document,
they must refuse to notarize it.
Can a notary perform notarizations on documents that they are personally involved with?
No, a notary should avoid notarizing any documents in which they have a personal or financial interest,
as this would create a conflict of interest.
, What is the primary purpose of a notary public’s journal?
✔️✔️A notary public’s journal serves to record the details of each notarization, providing a permanent
record that can be used to verify the notary's actions in the event of a dispute or investigation.
Can a notary in Nevada use a signature stamp on a notarial certificate?
No, a notary must sign the notarial certificate personally. The use of a signature stamp is prohibited for
notarizations in Nevada.
Can a notary in Nevada notarize a document that has been signed outside of the state?
Yes, as long as the signer appears before the notary in person, the notary may notarize a document
regardless of where it was signed.
What should a notary do if they realize they made a mistake on a notarial certificate?
✔️✔️If a notary makes a mistake, they should either correct the error by filling out a new notarial
certificate or void the original notarization and perform the correct notarization.
What happens if a notary does not keep proper records of their notarial acts?
✔️✔️If a notary fails to keep proper records, they could face disciplinary action, including fines,
suspension, or revocation of their commission.
Can a notary notarize a document in which they are a party to the transaction?
No, a notary must remain neutral and cannot notarize a document in which they have a personal or
financial interest.
What must a notary do if they suspect that a document is being presented for fraudulent purposes?
✔️✔️If a notary suspects fraud, they must refuse to notarize the document and may report the
suspected fraud to the appropriate authorities.
Can a notary in Nevada notarize a document for someone who cannot physically sign?
✔️✔️Yes, a notary can notarize a document for someone who cannot physically sign if the signer
directs another person to sign the document on their behalf in the notary's presence.
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