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INDIANA NOTARY PUBLIC EXAM WITH
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS 2026
Where do IN notaries have the authority to attest/authenticate to affirmations? -
correct-answer - In the state of Indiana
What is a certified copy? - correct-answer - a copy of a record that can only be
issued by the original issuing organization or agency or a specifically authorized
agent of the original issuer.
Can a notary create or certify copies of official records or documents? - correct-
answer - No; a notary public does not have authority to create or certify copies of
official records or documents.
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What is a true copy? - correct-answer - a copy of any document containing a
notarized affidavit or attestation of the person who made the copy that it is an
accurate, "true" and complete copy of the original.
Does the person signing the document have to be physically in your presence? -
correct-answer - Yes; the person signing the document must be physically in your
presence for the notarization to be valid.
What are the 3 possible ways for a notary to verify the identity of the signer? -
correct-answer - 1. identification documents, 2. personal knowledge, 3. credible
witness
How long can ID be expired? - correct-answer - Must be current and not expired
more than 3 years.
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What is a credible witness? - correct-answer - The notary personally knows
someone who swears that he or she personally knows the signer.
What is Notario Publico? - correct-answer - (a class A misdemeanor) fraudulent
advertising or misrepresentation by a notary who is not an attorney in good
standing and admitted to practice law in IN
What is the maximum fee a notary may charge? - correct-answer - Maximum of
$10 per individual notarization
What is an apostille (or authentication)? - correct-answer - A certificate that
authenticates the origin of a public document by validating the official's signature.
Can you notarize a blank document? - correct-answer - A notary must never
notarize a blank document, a document that has not been signed by the parties,
INDIANA NOTARY PUBLIC EXAM WITH
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS 2026
Where do IN notaries have the authority to attest/authenticate to affirmations? -
correct-answer - In the state of Indiana
What is a certified copy? - correct-answer - a copy of a record that can only be
issued by the original issuing organization or agency or a specifically authorized
agent of the original issuer.
Can a notary create or certify copies of official records or documents? - correct-
answer - No; a notary public does not have authority to create or certify copies of
official records or documents.
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What is a true copy? - correct-answer - a copy of any document containing a
notarized affidavit or attestation of the person who made the copy that it is an
accurate, "true" and complete copy of the original.
Does the person signing the document have to be physically in your presence? -
correct-answer - Yes; the person signing the document must be physically in your
presence for the notarization to be valid.
What are the 3 possible ways for a notary to verify the identity of the signer? -
correct-answer - 1. identification documents, 2. personal knowledge, 3. credible
witness
How long can ID be expired? - correct-answer - Must be current and not expired
more than 3 years.
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What is a credible witness? - correct-answer - The notary personally knows
someone who swears that he or she personally knows the signer.
What is Notario Publico? - correct-answer - (a class A misdemeanor) fraudulent
advertising or misrepresentation by a notary who is not an attorney in good
standing and admitted to practice law in IN
What is the maximum fee a notary may charge? - correct-answer - Maximum of
$10 per individual notarization
What is an apostille (or authentication)? - correct-answer - A certificate that
authenticates the origin of a public document by validating the official's signature.
Can you notarize a blank document? - correct-answer - A notary must never
notarize a blank document, a document that has not been signed by the parties,
