UTAH NOTARY COMPREHENSIVE TEST 2026
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ What is a common mistake notaries make regarding the
appearing signer? Answer: Failing to name the appearing signer in
the notarization certificate.
◉ What does Title 46 state about notaries refusing transactions?
Answer: A notary may not refuse to enter into a lawful transaction
involving a notarial act.
◉ What are valid forms of identification for notarization? Answer:
Valid forms include a passport, government-issued ID with a
photograph, signature, and physical description.
◉ What should notaries do if a signer cannot appear in person?
Answer: They must not notarize the signature without the signer
personally present.
◉ Can notaries refuse to notarize documents based on their
content? Answer: No, they cannot refuse to enter into a lawful
transaction involving a notarial act regardless of the document type.
,◉ What happens to a notary's commission upon leaving
employment? Answer: The commission remains in effect until
expiration, cancellation, or resignation, except for certain state
employees.
◉ What is the consequence of leaving a notary seal with an
employer? Answer: A notary is commissioned by the Lieutenant
Governor, not the employer, and should not leave the seal behind.
◉ What is required for satisfactory evidence of identity? Answer:
Identification must include a photograph, signature, and physical
description issued by a government entity.
◉ What is a common reason for fraud in notarization? Answer:
Notaries failing to require personal appearance or proper
identification can lead to fraud.
◉ What is the notary's main purpose according to the law? Answer:
To serve the public, not just the company.
◉ What should notaries do if a signer presents a document in
another language? Answer: They must ensure the signer signed
voluntarily but should not read the document.
, ◉ What does UCA 46-1-8 state about notaries and lawful
transactions? Answer: Notaries may not refuse to enter into a lawful
transaction involving a notarial act.
◉ What is the rule regarding the notary's fee for notarization?
Answer: A notary may require a fee of up to $10 per signature
notarized.
◉ What is a False or Incomplete Certificate in notarial acts? Answer:
A notary may not execute a certificate containing a statement known
to be false or materially incomplete.
◉ What should notaries do to avoid confusion when multiple
signatures are present? Answer: They must certify the names of all
appearing signers to avoid ambiguity.
◉ What is the risk of adopting policies contrary to UCA 46-1-8?
Answer: Notaries may face legal issues if they refuse lawful
transactions based on personal preferences.
◉ What is the importance of the notary journal? Answer: Notaries
may record information about the notarial act, including a
description of the document.
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ What is a common mistake notaries make regarding the
appearing signer? Answer: Failing to name the appearing signer in
the notarization certificate.
◉ What does Title 46 state about notaries refusing transactions?
Answer: A notary may not refuse to enter into a lawful transaction
involving a notarial act.
◉ What are valid forms of identification for notarization? Answer:
Valid forms include a passport, government-issued ID with a
photograph, signature, and physical description.
◉ What should notaries do if a signer cannot appear in person?
Answer: They must not notarize the signature without the signer
personally present.
◉ Can notaries refuse to notarize documents based on their
content? Answer: No, they cannot refuse to enter into a lawful
transaction involving a notarial act regardless of the document type.
,◉ What happens to a notary's commission upon leaving
employment? Answer: The commission remains in effect until
expiration, cancellation, or resignation, except for certain state
employees.
◉ What is the consequence of leaving a notary seal with an
employer? Answer: A notary is commissioned by the Lieutenant
Governor, not the employer, and should not leave the seal behind.
◉ What is required for satisfactory evidence of identity? Answer:
Identification must include a photograph, signature, and physical
description issued by a government entity.
◉ What is a common reason for fraud in notarization? Answer:
Notaries failing to require personal appearance or proper
identification can lead to fraud.
◉ What is the notary's main purpose according to the law? Answer:
To serve the public, not just the company.
◉ What should notaries do if a signer presents a document in
another language? Answer: They must ensure the signer signed
voluntarily but should not read the document.
, ◉ What does UCA 46-1-8 state about notaries and lawful
transactions? Answer: Notaries may not refuse to enter into a lawful
transaction involving a notarial act.
◉ What is the rule regarding the notary's fee for notarization?
Answer: A notary may require a fee of up to $10 per signature
notarized.
◉ What is a False or Incomplete Certificate in notarial acts? Answer:
A notary may not execute a certificate containing a statement known
to be false or materially incomplete.
◉ What should notaries do to avoid confusion when multiple
signatures are present? Answer: They must certify the names of all
appearing signers to avoid ambiguity.
◉ What is the risk of adopting policies contrary to UCA 46-1-8?
Answer: Notaries may face legal issues if they refuse lawful
transactions based on personal preferences.
◉ What is the importance of the notary journal? Answer: Notaries
may record information about the notarial act, including a
description of the document.
