Hawaii Notary Public Review Exam 100% Verified
Questions & Answers
Question 1.
A Notary Public's functions include:
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
Question 2.
Although a notary public may be commissioned to perform services in connection with work, the
notary is __________ to provide notarial service to the _______ _________
ANSWER
required; general public
Question 3.
Who is limited by law to perform notarial services pertaining to the business of the govt?
ANSWER
A govt notary whose fees & bonds are waived
Question 4.
Qualifications: In HI, to be eligible for a notary public commission, the applicant must be:
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
,Question 5.
Where can you apply for a notary public commission?
ANSWER
online @ https://notary.ehawaii.gov
Question 6.
How long is the term of commission of a notary public?
ANSWER
4 years from the notary's commission date
Question 7.
Failure to renew a commission in a timely manner may cause the commission to be __________
ANSWER
forfeited
Question 8.
According to what Hawaii Revised Statues may the Attorney General prescribe rules as deemed
advisable concerning the administration of chapter 456, HRS?
ANSWER
chapter 91
Question 9.
What constitutes chapter 456, HRS?
ANSWER
the appointment and duties of notaries public, and the duties of other officers thereunder
Question 10.
What is chapter 5-11, Hawaii Administrative Rules (HAR)?
ANSWER
The rules governing the practices & procedures of notaries commissioned in Hawaii
, Question 11.
When was chapter 5-11, HAR adopted?
ANSWER
May 5, 2008
Question 12.
What is each notary required to obtain, at the expense of the notary or notary's company?
ANSWER
A notarial seal
Question 13.
What is the notarial seal?
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"
Question 14.
What is the notarial seal used for?
ANSWER
to authenticate all the notary's official acts, attestations, certificates & instruments
Question 15.
What should a notary always add to an official signature?
ANSWER
the typed of printed name of the notary and a statement showing the date that the notary's
commission expires
Questions & Answers
Question 1.
A Notary Public's functions include:
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
Question 2.
Although a notary public may be commissioned to perform services in connection with work, the
notary is __________ to provide notarial service to the _______ _________
ANSWER
required; general public
Question 3.
Who is limited by law to perform notarial services pertaining to the business of the govt?
ANSWER
A govt notary whose fees & bonds are waived
Question 4.
Qualifications: In HI, to be eligible for a notary public commission, the applicant must be:
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
,Question 5.
Where can you apply for a notary public commission?
ANSWER
online @ https://notary.ehawaii.gov
Question 6.
How long is the term of commission of a notary public?
ANSWER
4 years from the notary's commission date
Question 7.
Failure to renew a commission in a timely manner may cause the commission to be __________
ANSWER
forfeited
Question 8.
According to what Hawaii Revised Statues may the Attorney General prescribe rules as deemed
advisable concerning the administration of chapter 456, HRS?
ANSWER
chapter 91
Question 9.
What constitutes chapter 456, HRS?
ANSWER
the appointment and duties of notaries public, and the duties of other officers thereunder
Question 10.
What is chapter 5-11, Hawaii Administrative Rules (HAR)?
ANSWER
The rules governing the practices & procedures of notaries commissioned in Hawaii
, Question 11.
When was chapter 5-11, HAR adopted?
ANSWER
May 5, 2008
Question 12.
What is each notary required to obtain, at the expense of the notary or notary's company?
ANSWER
A notarial seal
Question 13.
What is the notarial seal?
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"
Question 14.
What is the notarial seal used for?
ANSWER
to authenticate all the notary's official acts, attestations, certificates & instruments
Question 15.
What should a notary always add to an official signature?
ANSWER
the typed of printed name of the notary and a statement showing the date that the notary's
commission expires
