Hawaii Notary Manual Rev. March 2021 Exam Questions And Answers

Hawaii Notary Manual Rev. March 2021 Exam Questions And Answers Notary Public's Functions - ANS (1) administering oaths; (2) witnessing the signing of documents; (3) attesting to the identity of the signers of the document; (4) noting protests; and (5) taking acknowledgements of documents. Whom is a notary public required to provide notarial service to? - ANS Although a notary public may be commissioned to perform services in connection with work for his/her employer, the notary is nonetheless required to provide notarial service to the general public. Hawaii's Qualifications - ANS (1) A United States citizen/has a U.S. citizenship; (2) A Hawaii resident (3) At least 18 years old Application Process - ANS (1) Apply online; Pay non-refundable application fee; Submit a letter of character and a letter of justification. (2) Upon approval by the Attorney General, the applicant cant take a written closed-book exam. (3) Pass the exam (with a score of 80% or higher) and pay the commission fee. The exam covers statutory laws and administrative rules that apply to notaries public, as well as practical aspects of a notary's practice, and a notary's duties and responsibilities. Tenure - ANS The term of commission of a notary public shall be four (4) years from the date of the notary's commission. How many days must a notary report a change in the notary's office, occupation, residence, or employment? - ANS In writing to the Attorney General within 30 days of the change. What happens when a notary fails to renew a commission in a timely manner? - ANS The commission will be forfeited if the Attorney General finds that the failure was done knowingly. What needs to be done to renew a commission? - ANS Submit a completed renewal application, pay the renewal fee, OR complete the processing and filing of a commission for renewal by the date of expiration of the commission. What are the administrative fees for failure to turn in any changes to the Attorney General? - ANS Failure to provide written timely notification to the attorney general of any change shall subject the notary to a $25 administrative fine. Failure to provide written timely notification to the attorney general of any change of address that results in renewal forms being mailed to an incorrect address shall subject the notary to a $50 administrative fine. Failure to Renew a Commission - ANS The failure to renew a commission in a timely manner may cause the commission to be forfeited if the Attorney General finds that the failure was done knowingly. A notary's forfeited commission more than one year from the date of expiration of the commission shall reapply as a new applicant for a notary public commission. How long can a notary restore its commission after it has been forfeited? - ANS More than a (1) year from the date of expiration and they would need to reapply as a new applicant for a notary public commission. Chapter 5-11, Hawaii Administrative Rules (HAR) is? - ANS The rules governing the practices and procedures of notaries commissioned in Hawaii were adopted on May 5, 2008.