Hawaii Notary Study Guide 2024

disposition - Written statement verified by oath, mainly written testimony of a witness in advance of the trial or hearing extortion - the wresting of anything of value from another by duress, force, or by any undue exercise of power forgery - The fraudulent making or altering of any writing, with the intent to deceive another and prejudice the person in some right Perjury - making, in an official proceeding, under an oath required or authorized by law, a false statement which the person does not believe to be true Subornation - the willful and corrupt procuring of another to commit perjury. Judicial circuit #1 - Oahu and Kalawao (Molokai) Judicial circuit #2 - Maui, Molokai (except Kalawao), Lanai, Kahoolawe, and Molokini Judicial circuit #3 - Island of Hawaii Judicial circuit #4 - Kauai and Niihau Date of Notarial act - Notary must indicate This..In Hawaii you CAN perform notarial services on sundays and holidays.... looks like this: "July 4, 20____" Changes on document - Inspect each document, any interlineations, erasures, or other changes should be brought to the attention of the signer. If ok, notary places initials in margin opposite of each interlineation, erasure, or change. (have person who is signing initial as well) HAR 5-11-8 The essentials of an Affidavit - Venue, Body (name, first duly sworn on oath and signed the statement), signature, Jurat(Subscribed and sworn to) states that the affiant took the oath and signed thhe statement, And signature, seal, Commission expiration date Notarial Seal - Engraved seal of office, circular, not over two (2) inches in diameter. Must show Notary's name and Commission number, words "notary public" and "State of Hawaii". Official signature, Printed or typed name, date of commission expiration. Appointment and Tenure - Appointed by Attorney General to be a notary for the state. (serve a term of four (4) years) Hawaii Notary Qualifications - US citizen, Hawaii Resident, At least 18 years old.