LOUISIANA NOTARY PUBLIC PRACTICE
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS
RATIONALES 2025
1. Which of the following documents must be in authentic form in
Louisiana?
A. Lease Agreement
B. Act of Sale of Immovable Property
C. Promissory Note
D. Last Will and Testament
Authentic acts are required for immovable property transfers under
Louisiana law.
2. How many witnesses are generally required to properly execute a
notarial will in Louisiana?
,A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. None
Louisiana notarial wills must be executed in the presence of two competent
witnesses and a notary.
3. What is the minimum age to become a commissioned notary in
Louisiana?
A. 16
B. 18
C. 18 and a resident of the parish
D. 21
The minimum legal age is 18, along with other requirements such as
residency and background check.
4. A notary may perform which of the following duties?
A. Represent clients in court
B. File lawsuits on behalf of clients
C. Draft and execute authentic acts
D. Practice law without a license
,Louisiana notaries have broader powers, including drafting authentic acts,
but cannot represent others in court.
5. What is the proper venue to record an act of sale of immovable
property?
A. Clerk of Criminal Court
B. Clerk of Court in the parish where property is located
C. Secretary of State
D. Notary's office
Acts affecting immovable property must be recorded in the parish where the
property is situated.
6. If a person signs a document using an “X” due to illiteracy, how many
witnesses are required?
A. None
B. One
C. Two
D. Three
An “X” mark requires two witnesses who can attest that the person intended
to sign.
, 7. In Louisiana, which of the following is not a requirement for a valid
authentic act?
A. Signed by the parties
B. Notarized
C. Signed by a notary
D. Filed with the Secretary of State
Filing with the Secretary of State is not required for a valid authentic act.
8. What legal effect does an authentic act have?
A. It may be easily challenged in court
B. It is presumptive evidence only
C. It is full proof of the agreement between the parties
D. It requires a judicial signature
Authentic acts have the highest evidentiary weight and are considered full
proof.
9. In Louisiana, who may administer oaths?
A. Clerks of court only
B. Judges only
C. Notaries public and judges
D. Police officers
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS
RATIONALES 2025
1. Which of the following documents must be in authentic form in
Louisiana?
A. Lease Agreement
B. Act of Sale of Immovable Property
C. Promissory Note
D. Last Will and Testament
Authentic acts are required for immovable property transfers under
Louisiana law.
2. How many witnesses are generally required to properly execute a
notarial will in Louisiana?
,A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. None
Louisiana notarial wills must be executed in the presence of two competent
witnesses and a notary.
3. What is the minimum age to become a commissioned notary in
Louisiana?
A. 16
B. 18
C. 18 and a resident of the parish
D. 21
The minimum legal age is 18, along with other requirements such as
residency and background check.
4. A notary may perform which of the following duties?
A. Represent clients in court
B. File lawsuits on behalf of clients
C. Draft and execute authentic acts
D. Practice law without a license
,Louisiana notaries have broader powers, including drafting authentic acts,
but cannot represent others in court.
5. What is the proper venue to record an act of sale of immovable
property?
A. Clerk of Criminal Court
B. Clerk of Court in the parish where property is located
C. Secretary of State
D. Notary's office
Acts affecting immovable property must be recorded in the parish where the
property is situated.
6. If a person signs a document using an “X” due to illiteracy, how many
witnesses are required?
A. None
B. One
C. Two
D. Three
An “X” mark requires two witnesses who can attest that the person intended
to sign.
, 7. In Louisiana, which of the following is not a requirement for a valid
authentic act?
A. Signed by the parties
B. Notarized
C. Signed by a notary
D. Filed with the Secretary of State
Filing with the Secretary of State is not required for a valid authentic act.
8. What legal effect does an authentic act have?
A. It may be easily challenged in court
B. It is presumptive evidence only
C. It is full proof of the agreement between the parties
D. It requires a judicial signature
Authentic acts have the highest evidentiary weight and are considered full
proof.
9. In Louisiana, who may administer oaths?
A. Clerks of court only
B. Judges only
C. Notaries public and judges
D. Police officers
