Hawaii Notary Public Manual Laws, Duties and Procedures Practice Test
What is the primary function of a To administer oaths, witness document signing, attest
Notary Public? to identities, note protests, and take
acknowledgments.
What are the qualifications to become Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, a
a Notary Public in Hawaii? Hawaii resident, and at least 18 years old.
How can one apply for a Notary Public Application is made online through eHawaii.gov after
commission in Hawaii? setting up an account.
What is the passing score for the The passing score is 80 percent.
Notary Public examination in Hawaii?
What is the term of commission for a The term is four years from the date of commission.
Notary Public in Hawaii?
Who has the authority to commission The Attorney General.
Notaries Public in Hawaii?
What happens if a Notary Public fails The commission may be forfeited if the failure is
to renew their commission on time? deemed knowing.
What must a Notary Public do upon Report the change in writing to the Attorney General
any change in their office, occupation, within thirty days.
residence, or employment?
What are the rules governing Notaries Chapter 91, Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS).
Public in Hawaii based on?
What is required for a Notary Public's A rubber stamp seal that is circular, not over two
seal in Hawaii? inches in diameter, showing the notary's name,
commission number, and the words 'notary public'
and 'State of Hawaii'.
What must a Notary Public include The date of expiration of their commission and a
with their official signature? typed or legibly printed name.
,Hawaii Notary Public Manual Laws, Duties and Procedures Practice Test
What is the consequence for failing to A forfeiture of up to $200 may be imposed by the
deliver a Notary Public's seal after court.
expiration or resignation?
What is the purpose of the Notarial To maintain records of notarial acts and provide
Record Book? copies as evidence.
What is the definition of a Notary Liabilities that arise from the performance of notarial
Public's civil and criminal liability? duties, including potential legal consequences for
misconduct.
What are the duties of a Notary To administer oaths, witness signatures, and perform
Public? other notarial acts as required by law.
What is the significance of the notarial It authenticates all official acts, attestations,
seal? certificates, and instruments of the notary.
What is required for Remote Online They must meet specific standards for identity
Notaries Public in Hawaii? proofing and technology communication.
What is the role of the Notaries Public To support the operations and activities related to
Special Fund? notarial services.
What must a Notary Public do if they They must notify the Attorney General and may be
are unable to perform their duties? subject to disciplinary actions.
What is the procedure for taking an The notary must verify the identity of the signer and
acknowledgment? ensure they understand the document they are
signing.
What is required for a Notary Public to The notary must ensure the individual understands
administer an oath or affidavit? the oath and is competent to take it.
What happens if a Notary Public's The notary must cease all notarial acts and return
commission is revoked? their seal to the Attorney General.
, Hawaii Notary Public Manual Laws, Duties and Procedures Practice Test
What is the importance of the official It provides financial protection against claims
bond for a Notary Public? resulting from the notary's misconduct.
What are the limitations on the duties They are limited to performing notarial services
of a government notary? related to government business unless deemed
urgent.
What is the purpose of the disclaimer To clarify the limitations of the information provided
in the Notary Public Manual? and the responsibilities of the notary.
What must every notary file after being A photocopy of the notary's commission, an
commissioned? impression of the notary's seal, and a specimen of
the notary's official signature.
What is the purpose of authentication To certify the official character and acts of a notary
in notary services? when documents are sent to another state or country.
What is the required amount for an $1,000.
official surety bond for a notary public?
Who must approve the official bond of A judge of the circuit court in which the notary
a notary public? resides.
What is the condition contained in the That the notary public will faithfully perform all duties
notary's official bond? required by law.
What are the liabilities of a notary Limited to failure to perform properly the actions
public? required for the jurat, acknowledgment, or other
notarial acts.
What must a notary record in their Type, date, and time of the notarial act, title of the
notarial record book? document, signatures of parties, identity verification,
and fee charged.
How long must a notary maintain their For 10 years.
records after resignation or death?
What is the primary function of a To administer oaths, witness document signing, attest
Notary Public? to identities, note protests, and take
acknowledgments.
What are the qualifications to become Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, a
a Notary Public in Hawaii? Hawaii resident, and at least 18 years old.
How can one apply for a Notary Public Application is made online through eHawaii.gov after
commission in Hawaii? setting up an account.
What is the passing score for the The passing score is 80 percent.
Notary Public examination in Hawaii?
What is the term of commission for a The term is four years from the date of commission.
Notary Public in Hawaii?
Who has the authority to commission The Attorney General.
Notaries Public in Hawaii?
What happens if a Notary Public fails The commission may be forfeited if the failure is
to renew their commission on time? deemed knowing.
What must a Notary Public do upon Report the change in writing to the Attorney General
any change in their office, occupation, within thirty days.
residence, or employment?
What are the rules governing Notaries Chapter 91, Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS).
Public in Hawaii based on?
What is required for a Notary Public's A rubber stamp seal that is circular, not over two
seal in Hawaii? inches in diameter, showing the notary's name,
commission number, and the words 'notary public'
and 'State of Hawaii'.
What must a Notary Public include The date of expiration of their commission and a
with their official signature? typed or legibly printed name.
,Hawaii Notary Public Manual Laws, Duties and Procedures Practice Test
What is the consequence for failing to A forfeiture of up to $200 may be imposed by the
deliver a Notary Public's seal after court.
expiration or resignation?
What is the purpose of the Notarial To maintain records of notarial acts and provide
Record Book? copies as evidence.
What is the definition of a Notary Liabilities that arise from the performance of notarial
Public's civil and criminal liability? duties, including potential legal consequences for
misconduct.
What are the duties of a Notary To administer oaths, witness signatures, and perform
Public? other notarial acts as required by law.
What is the significance of the notarial It authenticates all official acts, attestations,
seal? certificates, and instruments of the notary.
What is required for Remote Online They must meet specific standards for identity
Notaries Public in Hawaii? proofing and technology communication.
What is the role of the Notaries Public To support the operations and activities related to
Special Fund? notarial services.
What must a Notary Public do if they They must notify the Attorney General and may be
are unable to perform their duties? subject to disciplinary actions.
What is the procedure for taking an The notary must verify the identity of the signer and
acknowledgment? ensure they understand the document they are
signing.
What is required for a Notary Public to The notary must ensure the individual understands
administer an oath or affidavit? the oath and is competent to take it.
What happens if a Notary Public's The notary must cease all notarial acts and return
commission is revoked? their seal to the Attorney General.
, Hawaii Notary Public Manual Laws, Duties and Procedures Practice Test
What is the importance of the official It provides financial protection against claims
bond for a Notary Public? resulting from the notary's misconduct.
What are the limitations on the duties They are limited to performing notarial services
of a government notary? related to government business unless deemed
urgent.
What is the purpose of the disclaimer To clarify the limitations of the information provided
in the Notary Public Manual? and the responsibilities of the notary.
What must every notary file after being A photocopy of the notary's commission, an
commissioned? impression of the notary's seal, and a specimen of
the notary's official signature.
What is the purpose of authentication To certify the official character and acts of a notary
in notary services? when documents are sent to another state or country.
What is the required amount for an $1,000.
official surety bond for a notary public?
Who must approve the official bond of A judge of the circuit court in which the notary
a notary public? resides.
What is the condition contained in the That the notary public will faithfully perform all duties
notary's official bond? required by law.
What are the liabilities of a notary Limited to failure to perform properly the actions
public? required for the jurat, acknowledgment, or other
notarial acts.
What must a notary record in their Type, date, and time of the notarial act, title of the
notarial record book? document, signatures of parties, identity verification,
and fee charged.
How long must a notary maintain their For 10 years.
records after resignation or death?
