Chapter 1 Test Flashcards
Notaries are commissioned by ______?
a. Each state and given nationwide jurisdiction
b. The federal government and given statewide jurisdiction
c. Each state and given statewide jurisdiction
d. Each county and given countywide jurisdiction
C. Each state and given statewide jurisdiction
In their jurisdictions, Notaries must serve ____?
a. County residents only
b. State residents only
c. U.S citizens only
d. All persons
D. All persons
Above all, a Notary should be guided by requirements of _____?
a. The employer who paid for the Notary’s commission
b. Customers and business clients
c. State and law regulation
d. Personal convenience
c. State and law regulation
At times, Notaries must use independent judgement, because ___________?
a. this is expected of all judicial officials
b. this is expected of all state-commissioned officers
c. guiding laws may be too complicated to understand
d. guiding laws may be vague or incomplete
D. guiding laws may be vague or incomplete
A truly impartial Notary should perform a notarial act ____?
a. whether or not a transaction is improper
b. whether or not personally involved
c. only when personally involved to ensure compliance with law
d. Never when personally involved
D. Never when personally involved
A Notary commission _____?
a. is transferable form one state to another
b. expires after four years in every state
c. is issued to persons of proven integrity
d. is for use in serving clients and customers
C. is issued to persons of proven integrity
Notaries are authorized to _____?
a. fill out documents for others
b. explain documents to persons who cannot read
c. identify document signers
d. determine the type of notarial act needed
C. identify document signers
Why is impartiality an essential quality for Notaries?
It ensures the Notary has no beneficial or financial interest in the transaction preventing notarial misconduct.
