Notary

Question 1

When should you report to SOS stolen, lost, damaged, etc. Journal or Seal?

Answer 1

Immediately

Question 2

How many days do you have to take Revoked Journals to County Clerk & mail receipt to SOS?

Answer 2

30 Days

Question 3

How many days do you have to respond to SOS written request for information about Notary acts?

Answer 3

30 Days

Question 4

How many days do you have to complete processing for Notary Commission, & Oath/Bond?

Answer 4

30 Days

Question 5

How many days do you have to report change of address?

Answer 5

30 Days

Question 6

How many days do you have to report change of name?

Answer 6

30 Days

Question 7

How many days do you have to respond to a written request from the public for certified copies of your Journal?

Answer 7

15 business days

Question 8

How many days do you have to send a copy of a receipt from your Journal to a Peace Officer?

Answer 8

10 Days

Question 9

When should you send certified copies of your Journal to SOS?

Answer 9

By the date specified in the request

Question 10

What is the maximum fine for filing and recording a false/forged document involving real property, swearing to false statements and including a Notary to act improperly?

Answer 10

$75,000

Question 11

What is the maximum fine for failure to obtain satisfactory identification as required to ensure that the person being notarized is the same individual who is signing the document

Answer 11

$10,000

Question 12

What is the maximum fine for using false or misleading advertising of Notary Public duties, rights, or privileges?

Answer 12

$1,500

Question 13

What is the maximum fine for committing a dishonest or deceitful act with the intention of benefit for the Notary Public?

Answer 13

$1,500

Question 14

What is the maximum fine for buying a Notary seal from an unapproved vendor?

Answer 14

$1,500

Question 15

What is the maximum fine for knowingly and willfully completing of a notarization document known to be false?

Answer 15

$1,500

Question 16

What is the maximum fine for translating “Notary Public” in Spanish or failing to include in advertising the statement required by non-attorney Notaries?

Answer 16

$1,500

Question 17

What is the maximum fine for advertising as “Immigration Specialist or Consultant” when not legally authorized to provide those services?

Answer 17

$1,500

Question 18

What is the maximum fine for entering data on immigration forms when not qualified or bonded?

Answer 18

$1,500

Question 19

What is the maximum fine for failure to discharge fully and faithfully any of the duties or responsibilities required of a Notary Public?

Answer 19

$1,500

Question 20

What is the maximum fine for failure to complete a notarial act?

Answer 20

$750

Question 21

What is the maximum fine for failure to administer an Oath or affirmation for a Jurat?

Answer 21

$750

Question 22

What is the maximum fine for negligent failure to fully and faithfully discharge the duties of a Notary Public?

Answer 22

$750

Question 23

What is the maximum fine for charging more than maximum fees allowed by law?

Answer 23

$750

Question 24

What is the maximum fine for willful failure to notify SOS of name/address changes/

Answer 24

$500

Question 25

TRUE OR FALSE? An Acknowledgement can be signed prior to presenting the document and do not need to be signed in front of the Notary Public?

Answer 25

TRUE

Question 26

TRUE OR FALSE? | A Jurat MUST be signed in front of the Notary Public?

Answer 26

TRUE

Question 27

Jurat

Answer 27

Person swears or affirms statement is true, Signed MUST appear in person and prove their identity.

Question 28

TRUE OR FALSE? | As a Notary Public you are allowed to advise signer whether to use an Acknowledgement or Jurat?

Answer 28

FASLE. You can explain the difference between the two, but you CANNOT advise the signer which one to use. Doing so may be construed as the practice of law.