HAWAII NOTARY PUBLIC EXAM|QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS|NEW
UPDATE 2026/2027|GRADED A+
Can your clerks or deputys of a notary public notarize for the notary public?
CORRECT|ANSWER
no
Can you notarize your own signature?
CORRECT|ANSWER
no
Can you notarize for someone you have a relationship with?
CORRECT|ANSWER
Yes if there is no beneficial interest
What states can you notarize in?
CORRECT|ANSWER
Hawaii Only
Can you notarize on sundays and holidays?
CORRECT|ANSWER
yes
What if the signer doesnt understand english?
,CORRECT|ANSWER
then you need to understand their language... and notarize in their language... Not english
Fees collected will deposited where? & will be used for?
CORRECT|ANSWER
The Notary public revolving fund.
Used for personnel costs like training personnel, equipment, operating, administrative costs
If notary public revolving fund is ever terminated where would foregoing money be deposited?
CORRECT|ANSWER
Director of Finances' general fund
FEE- electronic processing
CORRECT|ANSWER
10 cents each
FEE- Exam
CORRECT|ANSWER
10
FEE- Manual?
FEE- Manual mailed to you?
CORRECT|ANSWER
, 3&5
FEE- Application for Commission
FEE- Commission issuance
CORRECT|ANSWER
20 & 100
FEE- no show at the exam
CORRECT|ANSWER
25
FEE- reschedule exam within 48hrs from exam?
FEE- after 48hrs from exam?
CORRECT|ANSWER
20 & 15
After taking your exam, how long does the general attorney have to send a letter of your result?
CORRECT|ANSWER
30 days
If you did not pass your exam, how many days do you have to submit re-examination requirements
before you need to submit new application?
CORRECT|ANSWER
14 days
UPDATE 2026/2027|GRADED A+
Can your clerks or deputys of a notary public notarize for the notary public?
CORRECT|ANSWER
no
Can you notarize your own signature?
CORRECT|ANSWER
no
Can you notarize for someone you have a relationship with?
CORRECT|ANSWER
Yes if there is no beneficial interest
What states can you notarize in?
CORRECT|ANSWER
Hawaii Only
Can you notarize on sundays and holidays?
CORRECT|ANSWER
yes
What if the signer doesnt understand english?
,CORRECT|ANSWER
then you need to understand their language... and notarize in their language... Not english
Fees collected will deposited where? & will be used for?
CORRECT|ANSWER
The Notary public revolving fund.
Used for personnel costs like training personnel, equipment, operating, administrative costs
If notary public revolving fund is ever terminated where would foregoing money be deposited?
CORRECT|ANSWER
Director of Finances' general fund
FEE- electronic processing
CORRECT|ANSWER
10 cents each
FEE- Exam
CORRECT|ANSWER
10
FEE- Manual?
FEE- Manual mailed to you?
CORRECT|ANSWER
, 3&5
FEE- Application for Commission
FEE- Commission issuance
CORRECT|ANSWER
20 & 100
FEE- no show at the exam
CORRECT|ANSWER
25
FEE- reschedule exam within 48hrs from exam?
FEE- after 48hrs from exam?
CORRECT|ANSWER
20 & 15
After taking your exam, how long does the general attorney have to send a letter of your result?
CORRECT|ANSWER
30 days
If you did not pass your exam, how many days do you have to submit re-examination requirements
before you need to submit new application?
CORRECT|ANSWER
14 days
