INDIANA NOTARY PUBLIC 2025 REAL EXAM
WITH CORRECT QUESTIONS AND ACTUAL
ANSWERS FROM A VERIFIED SOURCE GRADED
A+.
What is a notary public? - CORRECT ANSWERS-A public official
authorized to attest to the authenticity of signatures.
What are the four basic components of a notary public? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-law abiding, bonded, impartial, public official.
What are a notary's key functions? - CORRECT ANSWERS-To
acknowledge and witness the signing of documents and administer oaths
and affirmations related to the signing of important documents.
How much of a bond do you have to have before receiving IN Notary
Commission? - CORRECT ANSWERS-$25,000 surety bond
Can a notary notarize their own signature? - CORRECT ANSWERS-NO; a
notary cannot notarize their own, their spouse's, or any party's signature
that may directly benefit the notary.
What is the role of a notary? - CORRECT ANSWERS-To be an impartial
witness to a signature, oath or affidavit.
What is notarial act? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Serves as a legal attestation
to a signing, oath taking or swearing to an affidavit.
Who is a notary public commissioned by? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Commissioned by the state and serves as a public official.
How long is the term of office for a notary? - CORRECT ANSWERS-8
years
, What are examples of notarial acts? - CORRECT ANSWERS-1. taking an
acknowledgment
2. administering an oath or affirmation
3. taking a verification on an oath
4. attesting to or witnessing a signature
5. attesting to or certifying a copy of a tangible document or record (or an
electronic record)
6. noting a protest of a negotiable record
7. any other act authorized by common law or the custom of merchants
How old do you have to be to become a notary? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
18 years of age
Do you have to live in IN to become a notary? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
You have to be a citizen or permanent resident of the US OR primarily
employed in the state of IN
How often do you have to take continuing education courses? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Every 2 years
What is the fee to complete the continuing edeucation? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-$50
How do you make a correction to a notarial certificate? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Draw a line through the mistake in ink and print the correct info
immediately above the mistake with your initial and date by it.
What must be included on notary seal? - CORRECT ANSWERS-1. "notary
public"
2. "state of Indiana"
3. "seal"
4. the name of the notary public exactly as it appears on the notary public's
commission certificate
5. commission number
6. "my commission expires"
What does jurisdiction mean? - CORRECT ANSWERS-with respect to the
parties, subject matter and place.
WITH CORRECT QUESTIONS AND ACTUAL
ANSWERS FROM A VERIFIED SOURCE GRADED
A+.
What is a notary public? - CORRECT ANSWERS-A public official
authorized to attest to the authenticity of signatures.
What are the four basic components of a notary public? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-law abiding, bonded, impartial, public official.
What are a notary's key functions? - CORRECT ANSWERS-To
acknowledge and witness the signing of documents and administer oaths
and affirmations related to the signing of important documents.
How much of a bond do you have to have before receiving IN Notary
Commission? - CORRECT ANSWERS-$25,000 surety bond
Can a notary notarize their own signature? - CORRECT ANSWERS-NO; a
notary cannot notarize their own, their spouse's, or any party's signature
that may directly benefit the notary.
What is the role of a notary? - CORRECT ANSWERS-To be an impartial
witness to a signature, oath or affidavit.
What is notarial act? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Serves as a legal attestation
to a signing, oath taking or swearing to an affidavit.
Who is a notary public commissioned by? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Commissioned by the state and serves as a public official.
How long is the term of office for a notary? - CORRECT ANSWERS-8
years
, What are examples of notarial acts? - CORRECT ANSWERS-1. taking an
acknowledgment
2. administering an oath or affirmation
3. taking a verification on an oath
4. attesting to or witnessing a signature
5. attesting to or certifying a copy of a tangible document or record (or an
electronic record)
6. noting a protest of a negotiable record
7. any other act authorized by common law or the custom of merchants
How old do you have to be to become a notary? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
18 years of age
Do you have to live in IN to become a notary? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
You have to be a citizen or permanent resident of the US OR primarily
employed in the state of IN
How often do you have to take continuing education courses? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Every 2 years
What is the fee to complete the continuing edeucation? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-$50
How do you make a correction to a notarial certificate? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Draw a line through the mistake in ink and print the correct info
immediately above the mistake with your initial and date by it.
What must be included on notary seal? - CORRECT ANSWERS-1. "notary
public"
2. "state of Indiana"
3. "seal"
4. the name of the notary public exactly as it appears on the notary public's
commission certificate
5. commission number
6. "my commission expires"
What does jurisdiction mean? - CORRECT ANSWERS-with respect to the
parties, subject matter and place.
