HAWAII NOTARY PUBLIC REVIEW EXAM|QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS|NEW UPDATE 2026/2027|GRADED A+
A Notary Public's functions include:
CORRECT|ANSWER
1. administering oaths
2. witnessing the signing of documents
3. attesting to the identity of the signers of the doc
4. noting protests
5. taking acknowledgements of docs
Although a notary public may be commissioned to perform services in connection with work, the notary
is __________ to provide notarial service to the _______ _________
CORRECT|ANSWER
required; general public
Who is limited by law to perform notarial services pertaining to the business of the govt?
CORRECT|ANSWER
A govt notary whose fees & bonds are waived
Qualifications: In HI, to be eligible for a notary public commission, the applicant must be:
CORRECT|ANSWER
1. A U.S. citizen, or a natl or permanent resident alien of the U.S. who diligently seeks citizenship upon
becoming a eligible to apply for U.S. citizenship
2. A HI resident
3. At least 18 years oldi
,Where can you apply for a notary public commission?
CORRECT|ANSWER
online @ https://notary.ehawaii.gov
How long is the term of commission of a notary public?
CORRECT|ANSWER
4 years from the notary's commission date
Failure to renew a commission in a timely manner may cause the commission to be __________
CORRECT|ANSWER
forfeited
According to what Hawaii Revised Statues may the Attorney General prescribe rules as deemed
advisable concerning the administration of chapter 456, HRS?
CORRECT|ANSWER
chapter 91
What constitutes chapter 456, HRS?
CORRECT|ANSWER
the appointment and duties of notaries public, and the duties of other officers thereunder
What is chapter 5-11, Hawaii Administrative Rules (HAR)?
CORRECT|ANSWER
, The rules governing the practices & procedures of notaries commissioned in Hawaii
When was chapter 5-11, HAR adopted?
CORRECT|ANSWER
May 5, 2008
What is each notary required to obtain, at the expense of the notary or notary's company?
CORRECT|ANSWER
A notarial seal
What is the notarial seal?
CORRECT|ANSWER
-a circular rubber stamp seal, no more than 2" in diameter, with a serrated or milled edge border which
will clearly show when stamped
-contain the notary's name, commission #, "notary public" and "State of Hawaii"
What is the notarial seal used for?
CORRECT|ANSWER
to authenticate all the notary's official acts, attestations, certificates & instruments
What should a notary always add to an official signature?
CORRECT|ANSWER
the typed of printed name of the notary and a statement showing the date that the notary's commission
expires
ANSWERS|NEW UPDATE 2026/2027|GRADED A+
A Notary Public's functions include:
CORRECT|ANSWER
1. administering oaths
2. witnessing the signing of documents
3. attesting to the identity of the signers of the doc
4. noting protests
5. taking acknowledgements of docs
Although a notary public may be commissioned to perform services in connection with work, the notary
is __________ to provide notarial service to the _______ _________
CORRECT|ANSWER
required; general public
Who is limited by law to perform notarial services pertaining to the business of the govt?
CORRECT|ANSWER
A govt notary whose fees & bonds are waived
Qualifications: In HI, to be eligible for a notary public commission, the applicant must be:
CORRECT|ANSWER
1. A U.S. citizen, or a natl or permanent resident alien of the U.S. who diligently seeks citizenship upon
becoming a eligible to apply for U.S. citizenship
2. A HI resident
3. At least 18 years oldi
,Where can you apply for a notary public commission?
CORRECT|ANSWER
online @ https://notary.ehawaii.gov
How long is the term of commission of a notary public?
CORRECT|ANSWER
4 years from the notary's commission date
Failure to renew a commission in a timely manner may cause the commission to be __________
CORRECT|ANSWER
forfeited
According to what Hawaii Revised Statues may the Attorney General prescribe rules as deemed
advisable concerning the administration of chapter 456, HRS?
CORRECT|ANSWER
chapter 91
What constitutes chapter 456, HRS?
CORRECT|ANSWER
the appointment and duties of notaries public, and the duties of other officers thereunder
What is chapter 5-11, Hawaii Administrative Rules (HAR)?
CORRECT|ANSWER
, The rules governing the practices & procedures of notaries commissioned in Hawaii
When was chapter 5-11, HAR adopted?
CORRECT|ANSWER
May 5, 2008
What is each notary required to obtain, at the expense of the notary or notary's company?
CORRECT|ANSWER
A notarial seal
What is the notarial seal?
CORRECT|ANSWER
-a circular rubber stamp seal, no more than 2" in diameter, with a serrated or milled edge border which
will clearly show when stamped
-contain the notary's name, commission #, "notary public" and "State of Hawaii"
What is the notarial seal used for?
CORRECT|ANSWER
to authenticate all the notary's official acts, attestations, certificates & instruments
What should a notary always add to an official signature?
CORRECT|ANSWER
the typed of printed name of the notary and a statement showing the date that the notary's commission
expires
