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HAWAII NOTARY PUBLIC LICENSING EXAM
ACTUAL PREP QUESTIONS AND WELL
REVISED ANSWERS - LATEST AND COMPLETE
UPDATE WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS –
ASSURES PASS
1. A Hawaii notary public’s primary duty when performing a notarization is to
A. Provide legal advice to the signer
B. Ensure the document is legally enforceable
C. Verify the identity of the signer and the proper performance of the
notarial act
D. Determine whether the transaction is fair
Rationale: The notary’s role is limited to identity verification and correct
execution of the notarial act, not legal evaluation or advice.
2. In Hawaii, a notary public is commissioned by the
A. Governor of Hawaii
B. Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs
C. Attorney General of the State of Hawaii
D. Supreme Court of Hawaii
Rationale: The Attorney General’s office oversees notary commissioning
and regulation in Hawaii.
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3. The standard term of commission for a Hawaii notary public is
A. 2 years
B. 3 years
C. 4 years
D. 6 years
Rationale: Hawaii notary commissions are issued for four-year terms.
4. Which of the following is a fundamental requirement for any notarization
performed in Hawaii?
A. The document must be recorded
B. The signer must personally appear before the notary
C. The notary must read the document aloud
D. The notary must keep a copy of the document
Rationale: Personal appearance is mandatory unless the notarization is
lawfully performed using approved remote procedures.
5. A Hawaii notary may lawfully refuse to notarize a document if
A. The document is handwritten
B. The signer cannot be properly identified
C. The document involves a family member
D. The signer requests an oath
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Rationale: Inadequate identification is a valid and required reason to refuse
notarization.
6. Which form of identification is generally acceptable for notarization in
Hawaii?
A. A credit card with a signature
B. A current government-issued photo ID
C. A social media profile
D. A utility bill
Rationale: Government-issued photo identification provides reliable proof of
identity.
7. When administering an oath or affirmation, the notary’s role is to
A. Guarantee the truth of the statement
B. Record the testimony verbatim
C. Require the signer to swear or affirm the truthfulness of the
statement
D. Verify the document’s legality
Rationale: The notary ensures the oath or affirmation is properly
administered, not the truth itself.
8. In Hawaii, a notary’s official seal must include
A. The notary’s home address
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B. The notary’s name, commission number, and “Notary Public, State
of Hawaii”
C. The expiration date only
D. The Attorney General’s signature
Rationale: Hawaii law specifies required elements for the notarial seal.
9. If a notary’s seal is lost or stolen, the notary should first
A. Continue notarizing without a seal
B. Notify the Attorney General promptly
C. Purchase a replacement quietly
D. Ask another notary to lend a seal
Rationale: Immediate notification prevents misuse and protects the public.
10.A Hawaii notary is prohibited from notarizing a document when
A. The signer is a close relative
B. The document is in a foreign language
C. The notary has a direct financial or beneficial interest in the
transaction
D. The document is lengthy
Rationale: A notary must remain impartial and avoid conflicts of interest.
11.The maximum statutory fee a Hawaii notary may charge for a standard
notarization is
HAWAII NOTARY PUBLIC LICENSING EXAM
ACTUAL PREP QUESTIONS AND WELL
REVISED ANSWERS - LATEST AND COMPLETE
UPDATE WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS –
ASSURES PASS
1. A Hawaii notary public’s primary duty when performing a notarization is to
A. Provide legal advice to the signer
B. Ensure the document is legally enforceable
C. Verify the identity of the signer and the proper performance of the
notarial act
D. Determine whether the transaction is fair
Rationale: The notary’s role is limited to identity verification and correct
execution of the notarial act, not legal evaluation or advice.
2. In Hawaii, a notary public is commissioned by the
A. Governor of Hawaii
B. Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs
C. Attorney General of the State of Hawaii
D. Supreme Court of Hawaii
Rationale: The Attorney General’s office oversees notary commissioning
and regulation in Hawaii.
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3. The standard term of commission for a Hawaii notary public is
A. 2 years
B. 3 years
C. 4 years
D. 6 years
Rationale: Hawaii notary commissions are issued for four-year terms.
4. Which of the following is a fundamental requirement for any notarization
performed in Hawaii?
A. The document must be recorded
B. The signer must personally appear before the notary
C. The notary must read the document aloud
D. The notary must keep a copy of the document
Rationale: Personal appearance is mandatory unless the notarization is
lawfully performed using approved remote procedures.
5. A Hawaii notary may lawfully refuse to notarize a document if
A. The document is handwritten
B. The signer cannot be properly identified
C. The document involves a family member
D. The signer requests an oath
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Rationale: Inadequate identification is a valid and required reason to refuse
notarization.
6. Which form of identification is generally acceptable for notarization in
Hawaii?
A. A credit card with a signature
B. A current government-issued photo ID
C. A social media profile
D. A utility bill
Rationale: Government-issued photo identification provides reliable proof of
identity.
7. When administering an oath or affirmation, the notary’s role is to
A. Guarantee the truth of the statement
B. Record the testimony verbatim
C. Require the signer to swear or affirm the truthfulness of the
statement
D. Verify the document’s legality
Rationale: The notary ensures the oath or affirmation is properly
administered, not the truth itself.
8. In Hawaii, a notary’s official seal must include
A. The notary’s home address
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B. The notary’s name, commission number, and “Notary Public, State
of Hawaii”
C. The expiration date only
D. The Attorney General’s signature
Rationale: Hawaii law specifies required elements for the notarial seal.
9. If a notary’s seal is lost or stolen, the notary should first
A. Continue notarizing without a seal
B. Notify the Attorney General promptly
C. Purchase a replacement quietly
D. Ask another notary to lend a seal
Rationale: Immediate notification prevents misuse and protects the public.
10.A Hawaii notary is prohibited from notarizing a document when
A. The signer is a close relative
B. The document is in a foreign language
C. The notary has a direct financial or beneficial interest in the
transaction
D. The document is lengthy
Rationale: A notary must remain impartial and avoid conflicts of interest.
11.The maximum statutory fee a Hawaii notary may charge for a standard
notarization is
