FL NOTARY EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED
TO PASS.
4 things on the notary seal stamp Answer >>the words "notary public-state of
Florida"; notary's exact commissioned name; the notary's commission number;
the notary's commission expiration date.
a notary public is a public officer appointed by Answer >>the governor
a notary public's term of appointment is for how many years? Answer >>4
A notary public is required to have a surety in bond in the amount of Answer
>>$7500
(T/F) A notary public may use an impression seal (embosser) in addition to a
rubber stamp seal, but not in place of it Answer >>True
what is the maximum fee a notary may charge for administering an oath? Answer
>>$10
A notary public may only perform his or her duties within the geographical
boundaries of the state of Florida. Answer >>True
Six basic duties for a notary Answer >>Administer oaths or affirmations - take
acknowledgements - attest to photocopies of certain documents - solemnize
, NOTARY
marriage - verify vehicle identification numbers (VINs) - certify the contents of a
safe-deposit box.
two official notarial acts Answer >>Take an acknowledgment from or administer
an oath (or affirmation) to the document signer
To take an acknowledgment Answer >>document signer must personally appear
before you, the notary public, and declare that they have signed the document
voluntarily. If they don't seem to understand it, refuse to notarize it and suggest
they contact a lawyer
what the phrase for taking an acknowledgement? Answer >>Do you acknowledge
that this is your signature and that you are executing this document of your own
free will?
An oath/affirmation Answer >>when the signer is required to make a sworn
statement about certain facts.
What's the phrase for an oath/affirmation? Answer >>do you swear (or affirm)
that the information contained in this document is true?
Can I advise which one to use? Answer >>No. There either needs to be something
on the doc that tells you which one, or the signer needs to know.
affidavit Answer >>a sworn written statement
deposition Answer >>the testimony of a witness, under oath or affirmation, taken
outside of court in which lawyers ask oral questions of the witness.