FLORIDA NOTARY STUDY EXAMS GUIDE ALL
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔What happens if a notary public's term extends beyond January 1, 1992? - ✔✔They
are required to use a rubber stamp type seal upon reappointment after that date.
✔✔What is the penalty for a notary public who violates their commission regulations? -
✔✔Violations can result in being guilty of a felony of the third degree.
✔✔What is the definition of 'personally knows' for a notary public? - ✔✔It means having
an acquaintance that establishes the individual's identity with reasonable certainty.
✔✔What must a notary public do if they are requested to witness an absentee ballot? -
✔✔They must witness the ballot without charging a fee, as long as the act complies with
legal provisions.
✔✔What is the purpose of the notary's official seal? - ✔✔The seal certifies the
authenticity of the notarized document.
✔✔What information must be included in the notary's certificate of acknowledgment? -
✔✔It must include the venue, type of act, date, signer's name, and identification relied
upon.
, ✔✔What is the significance of the history section in notary regulations? - ✔✔It provides
the legislative history and amendments related to the notary public's duties and powers.
✔✔What happens if a notary public notarizes a document without proper identification?
- ✔✔The notarization may be deemed invalid and could lead to legal consequences for
the notary.
✔✔What are the responsibilities of a notary public regarding their commission
certificate? - ✔✔The certificate is the exclusive property of the notary and must be kept
under their control.
✔✔What is required for an inmate identification card issued by the Florida Department
of Corrections? - ✔✔It must be issued on or after January 1, 1991, for an inmate in the
custody of the department.
✔✔What is the liability of an employer of a notary public? - ✔✔The employer is liable for
all damages caused by the notary's official misconduct while acting within the scope of
employment.
✔✔What is the penalty for impersonating a notary public? - ✔✔It is a misdemeanor of
the second degree.
✔✔What must a notary public do if their commission expires? - ✔✔They are guilty of a
misdemeanor of the second degree if they act as a notary public after expiration.
✔✔What must a notary public do after changing their name? - ✔✔Request an amended
commission within 60 days and submit a notice of change form, current commission,
and a $25 fee.
✔✔What must advertisements by a notary public in a language other than English
include? - ✔✔A notice stating: 'I AM NOT AN ATTORNEY LICENSED TO PRACTICE
LAW IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA, AND I MAY NOT GIVE LEGAL ADVICE OR
ACCEPT FEES FOR LEGAL ADVICE.'
✔✔What is prohibited in advertisements for notarial services? - ✔✔The literal translation
of 'Notary Public' into a language other than English.
✔✔What can a notary public attest to regarding photocopies? - ✔✔They may supervise
the making of a photocopy and attest to its trueness, provided it is not a vital or public
record.
✔✔What is the required format for notarizing an attested copy? - ✔✔The notary must
use a specific certificate format that includes details about the document and the
custodian.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔What happens if a notary public's term extends beyond January 1, 1992? - ✔✔They
are required to use a rubber stamp type seal upon reappointment after that date.
✔✔What is the penalty for a notary public who violates their commission regulations? -
✔✔Violations can result in being guilty of a felony of the third degree.
✔✔What is the definition of 'personally knows' for a notary public? - ✔✔It means having
an acquaintance that establishes the individual's identity with reasonable certainty.
✔✔What must a notary public do if they are requested to witness an absentee ballot? -
✔✔They must witness the ballot without charging a fee, as long as the act complies with
legal provisions.
✔✔What is the purpose of the notary's official seal? - ✔✔The seal certifies the
authenticity of the notarized document.
✔✔What information must be included in the notary's certificate of acknowledgment? -
✔✔It must include the venue, type of act, date, signer's name, and identification relied
upon.
, ✔✔What is the significance of the history section in notary regulations? - ✔✔It provides
the legislative history and amendments related to the notary public's duties and powers.
✔✔What happens if a notary public notarizes a document without proper identification?
- ✔✔The notarization may be deemed invalid and could lead to legal consequences for
the notary.
✔✔What are the responsibilities of a notary public regarding their commission
certificate? - ✔✔The certificate is the exclusive property of the notary and must be kept
under their control.
✔✔What is required for an inmate identification card issued by the Florida Department
of Corrections? - ✔✔It must be issued on or after January 1, 1991, for an inmate in the
custody of the department.
✔✔What is the liability of an employer of a notary public? - ✔✔The employer is liable for
all damages caused by the notary's official misconduct while acting within the scope of
employment.
✔✔What is the penalty for impersonating a notary public? - ✔✔It is a misdemeanor of
the second degree.
✔✔What must a notary public do if their commission expires? - ✔✔They are guilty of a
misdemeanor of the second degree if they act as a notary public after expiration.
✔✔What must a notary public do after changing their name? - ✔✔Request an amended
commission within 60 days and submit a notice of change form, current commission,
and a $25 fee.
✔✔What must advertisements by a notary public in a language other than English
include? - ✔✔A notice stating: 'I AM NOT AN ATTORNEY LICENSED TO PRACTICE
LAW IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA, AND I MAY NOT GIVE LEGAL ADVICE OR
ACCEPT FEES FOR LEGAL ADVICE.'
✔✔What is prohibited in advertisements for notarial services? - ✔✔The literal translation
of 'Notary Public' into a language other than English.
✔✔What can a notary public attest to regarding photocopies? - ✔✔They may supervise
the making of a photocopy and attest to its trueness, provided it is not a vital or public
record.
✔✔What is the required format for notarizing an attested copy? - ✔✔The notary must
use a specific certificate format that includes details about the document and the
custodian.
