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Notary Public Questions and Correct
Answers/ Latest Update / Already Graded
When can a N.P. re-apply for commission without re-testing?
Ans: 1. Up until 6 months from expiration date. 2. Up until 1
year after miltary discharge. 3. When the renewal is mailed to the
N.P. reminding that expiration date is in 3 months.
Who is appointed to accept process service on the behalf of the
N.P. who is a non- resident?
Ans: Secretary of State.
Can an N.P. be denied re-appointment at time of renewal...even if
in excellent, good standing?
Ans: Yes..in any case the appointment is at the complete
discretion of the Secretary of State.
What are the general N.P. eligibility requirements... although not
limited to these?
Ans: 1. US Citizen 2. Reside or have a place of business in the
state. 3.
Common school education 4. No felony convictions 5. 18 years old
Does N.P. Receive an ID or license?
Ans: Yes... Receives an ID card within 2 weeks of Secretary of
State receipt of passed exam with fee and application
What is the term for the N.P. Commission?
Ans: 4 years
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Who issues the N.P. ID/license
Ans: Secretary of State
How does the N.P. Renew his license and when?
Ans: Approx. 3 months prior to the expiration a renewal
application is posted to the NP... Which must be completed and
returned with the $60 fee to the
County Clerk
What does a NP do?
Ans: 1. Administer oaths/affirmations. 2. Take affidavits &
depositions. 3.
Receive/certify acknowledgement, deeds, mortgages, power of
attorney. 4. Demand/acceptance or payment of foreign & inland
bills of exchange, promissory notes &a obligations in writing
protesting the same for non-payment.
What happens when a NP moves out of state and does not at
least retain an office address within the state?
Ans: By doing so he vacates his office/commission.
What are 4 examples of activities involving the practice of law
which are prohibited for the NP & can result in the removal from
office, possible imprisonment or both?
Ans: 1. Giving advice on law, drawing papers or any legal
documents recognized by the courts. 2. Asking or getting legal
business to give to a lawyer and getting paid. 3. Notary service in
wills. 4. Doing anything that infers you can give advice like
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Notary Public Questions and Correct
Answers/ Latest Update / Already Graded
When can a N.P. re-apply for commission without re-testing?
Ans: 1. Up until 6 months from expiration date. 2. Up until 1
year after miltary discharge. 3. When the renewal is mailed to the
N.P. reminding that expiration date is in 3 months.
Who is appointed to accept process service on the behalf of the
N.P. who is a non- resident?
Ans: Secretary of State.
Can an N.P. be denied re-appointment at time of renewal...even if
in excellent, good standing?
Ans: Yes..in any case the appointment is at the complete
discretion of the Secretary of State.
What are the general N.P. eligibility requirements... although not
limited to these?
Ans: 1. US Citizen 2. Reside or have a place of business in the
state. 3.
Common school education 4. No felony convictions 5. 18 years old
Does N.P. Receive an ID or license?
Ans: Yes... Receives an ID card within 2 weeks of Secretary of
State receipt of passed exam with fee and application
What is the term for the N.P. Commission?
Ans: 4 years
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Who issues the N.P. ID/license
Ans: Secretary of State
How does the N.P. Renew his license and when?
Ans: Approx. 3 months prior to the expiration a renewal
application is posted to the NP... Which must be completed and
returned with the $60 fee to the
County Clerk
What does a NP do?
Ans: 1. Administer oaths/affirmations. 2. Take affidavits &
depositions. 3.
Receive/certify acknowledgement, deeds, mortgages, power of
attorney. 4. Demand/acceptance or payment of foreign & inland
bills of exchange, promissory notes &a obligations in writing
protesting the same for non-payment.
What happens when a NP moves out of state and does not at
least retain an office address within the state?
Ans: By doing so he vacates his office/commission.
What are 4 examples of activities involving the practice of law
which are prohibited for the NP & can result in the removal from
office, possible imprisonment or both?
Ans: 1. Giving advice on law, drawing papers or any legal
documents recognized by the courts. 2. Asking or getting legal
business to give to a lawyer and getting paid. 3. Notary service in
wills. 4. Doing anything that infers you can give advice like
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