INDIANA NOTARY PUBLIC EXAM 2025
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What is a notary public? - ANS A public official authorized to attest to the authenticity of
signatures.
What are the four basic components of a notary public? - ANS law abiding, bonded,
impartial, public official.
What are a notary's key functions? - ANS 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? -
ANS $25,000 surety bond
Can a notary notarize their own signature? - ANS 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? - ANS To be an impartial witness to a signature, oath or
affidavit.
What is notarial act? - ANS Serves as a legal attestation to a signing, oath taking or swearing
to an affidavit.
Who is a notary public commissioned by? - ANS Commissioned by the state and serves as a
public official.
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, How long is the term of office for a notary? - ANS 8 years
What are examples of notarial acts? - ANS 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? - ANS 18 years of age
Do you have to live in IN to become a notary? - ANS 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? - ANS Every 2 years
What is the fee to complete the continuing edeucation? - ANS $50
How do you make a correction to a notarial certificate? - ANS 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? - ANS 1. "notary public"
2. "state of Indiana"
3. "seal"
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What is a notary public? - ANS A public official authorized to attest to the authenticity of
signatures.
What are the four basic components of a notary public? - ANS law abiding, bonded,
impartial, public official.
What are a notary's key functions? - ANS 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? -
ANS $25,000 surety bond
Can a notary notarize their own signature? - ANS 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? - ANS To be an impartial witness to a signature, oath or
affidavit.
What is notarial act? - ANS Serves as a legal attestation to a signing, oath taking or swearing
to an affidavit.
Who is a notary public commissioned by? - ANS Commissioned by the state and serves as a
public official.
1 Copyright ©2025 THESTAR ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
, How long is the term of office for a notary? - ANS 8 years
What are examples of notarial acts? - ANS 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? - ANS 18 years of age
Do you have to live in IN to become a notary? - ANS 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? - ANS Every 2 years
What is the fee to complete the continuing edeucation? - ANS $50
How do you make a correction to a notarial certificate? - ANS 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? - ANS 1. "notary public"
2. "state of Indiana"
3. "seal"
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