Hawaii Notary Laws and Procedures Statutes, Rules and Recordkeeping Study Guide
What powers are conferred upon County officers such as the chief of police, treasurer,
county officers regarding notarial acts? director of finance, or clerk can take oaths or
acknowledgments free of charge.
What is the term of commission for a Four years from the date of the notary public's
notary public in Hawaii? commission.
Who has the authority to commission The attorney general.
notaries public in Hawaii?
What happens if a notary public fails The commission is forfeited but may be restored
to renew their commission on time? within one year upon compliance with renewal
requirements.
What must a notary public do upon Report the change to the attorney general.
any change in their commission,
occupation, residence, or
employment?
What does 'acknowledgment' mean in A declaration by a person before a notary public that
the context of notarial acts? they have signed a document for the stated purpose.
Define 'notarial act'. An act performed by a notary public, including taking
acknowledgments, administering oaths, and
witnessing signatures.
What is required for proof of a signer's Satisfactory evidence such as personal knowledge, a
identity before a notary public? valid ID, or verification by a credible witness.
What does 'electronic signature' refer An electronic symbol, sound, or process attached to
to? a document, executed with the intent to sign.
What is the role of the attorney The attorney general can issue, suspend, or revoke
general regarding notary public commissions and impose administrative fines.
commissions?
What is the definition of 'document' in Information inscribed on a tangible medium or stored
the context of notarial acts? in an electronic medium retrievable in perceivable
form.
, Hawaii Notary Laws and Procedures Statutes, Rules and Recordkeeping Study Guide
What does 'alter' mean regarding To change a document by erasure, deletion, insertion
documents? of new content, or transposition of content.
What constitutes a 'signature'? A tangible symbol or electronic signature that
evidences the signing of a document.
What is a 'stamping device'? A physical or electronic device capable of applying a
notary seal to a document.
What are the consequences of a The notary public may be disciplined and cannot hold
notary public's commission being the commission if the attorney general deems it
revoked? unnecessary.
What is the definition of 'in a Acting as an authorized officer, agent, or
representative capacity'? representative for another person or entity.
What does 'notary public' mean? An individual commissioned to perform notarial acts
by the attorney general.
What must be done if a notary public's It may be restored by the attorney general within one
commission is forfeited? year upon compliance with renewal requirements.
What is the significance of the history It provides the legislative history and amendments
section in the statutes? related to the statutes.
What does 'electronic' refer to in the Relating to technology having electrical, digital,
context of notarial acts? magnetic, or similar capabilities.
What is the purpose of the notary To authenticate a notarial act performed by the notary
seal? public.
What is required for a notary public to The applicant must meet the requirements set forth
issue a commission? by the attorney general.
, Hawaii Notary Laws and Procedures Statutes, Rules and Recordkeeping Study Guide
What does 'suspend' mean in the To temporarily revoke a notary's authority to perform
context of notary commissions? notarial acts.
What happens if a notary public The notary's commission may be suspended or
violates the rules established by the revoked.
attorney general?
What is the definition of 'proof of the Satisfactory evidence of an individual's identity before
signer's signature and identity'? the notary public.
What does the term 'notarial powers' The authority granted to notaries public to perform
refer to? specific legal acts.
What does 'tamper-evident' mean? Any change to an electronic document that displays
evidence of the change.
What is 'verification on oath or A declaration made by a person on oath or
affirmation'? affirmation before a notary public that a statement in
a document is true.
What are the qualifications required to Must be a resident of the State, possess required
be commissioned as a notary public? qualifications, and be at least eighteen years of age.
What must a notary public do before Take and subscribe an oath for the faithful discharge
being commissioned? of their duties.
What is required of a notary public's It must show the notary's name, commission number,
seal? and the words 'notary public' and 'State of Hawaii'.
What must a notary public do upon Deliver their seal to the attorney general to be
resignation or death? defaced or destroyed.
What is the purpose of the official To ensure the notary performs their duties faithfully,
surety bond for a notary public? with a bond amount of $1,000.
What powers are conferred upon County officers such as the chief of police, treasurer,
county officers regarding notarial acts? director of finance, or clerk can take oaths or
acknowledgments free of charge.
What is the term of commission for a Four years from the date of the notary public's
notary public in Hawaii? commission.
Who has the authority to commission The attorney general.
notaries public in Hawaii?
What happens if a notary public fails The commission is forfeited but may be restored
to renew their commission on time? within one year upon compliance with renewal
requirements.
What must a notary public do upon Report the change to the attorney general.
any change in their commission,
occupation, residence, or
employment?
What does 'acknowledgment' mean in A declaration by a person before a notary public that
the context of notarial acts? they have signed a document for the stated purpose.
Define 'notarial act'. An act performed by a notary public, including taking
acknowledgments, administering oaths, and
witnessing signatures.
What is required for proof of a signer's Satisfactory evidence such as personal knowledge, a
identity before a notary public? valid ID, or verification by a credible witness.
What does 'electronic signature' refer An electronic symbol, sound, or process attached to
to? a document, executed with the intent to sign.
What is the role of the attorney The attorney general can issue, suspend, or revoke
general regarding notary public commissions and impose administrative fines.
commissions?
What is the definition of 'document' in Information inscribed on a tangible medium or stored
the context of notarial acts? in an electronic medium retrievable in perceivable
form.
, Hawaii Notary Laws and Procedures Statutes, Rules and Recordkeeping Study Guide
What does 'alter' mean regarding To change a document by erasure, deletion, insertion
documents? of new content, or transposition of content.
What constitutes a 'signature'? A tangible symbol or electronic signature that
evidences the signing of a document.
What is a 'stamping device'? A physical or electronic device capable of applying a
notary seal to a document.
What are the consequences of a The notary public may be disciplined and cannot hold
notary public's commission being the commission if the attorney general deems it
revoked? unnecessary.
What is the definition of 'in a Acting as an authorized officer, agent, or
representative capacity'? representative for another person or entity.
What does 'notary public' mean? An individual commissioned to perform notarial acts
by the attorney general.
What must be done if a notary public's It may be restored by the attorney general within one
commission is forfeited? year upon compliance with renewal requirements.
What is the significance of the history It provides the legislative history and amendments
section in the statutes? related to the statutes.
What does 'electronic' refer to in the Relating to technology having electrical, digital,
context of notarial acts? magnetic, or similar capabilities.
What is the purpose of the notary To authenticate a notarial act performed by the notary
seal? public.
What is required for a notary public to The applicant must meet the requirements set forth
issue a commission? by the attorney general.
, Hawaii Notary Laws and Procedures Statutes, Rules and Recordkeeping Study Guide
What does 'suspend' mean in the To temporarily revoke a notary's authority to perform
context of notary commissions? notarial acts.
What happens if a notary public The notary's commission may be suspended or
violates the rules established by the revoked.
attorney general?
What is the definition of 'proof of the Satisfactory evidence of an individual's identity before
signer's signature and identity'? the notary public.
What does the term 'notarial powers' The authority granted to notaries public to perform
refer to? specific legal acts.
What does 'tamper-evident' mean? Any change to an electronic document that displays
evidence of the change.
What is 'verification on oath or A declaration made by a person on oath or
affirmation'? affirmation before a notary public that a statement in
a document is true.
What are the qualifications required to Must be a resident of the State, possess required
be commissioned as a notary public? qualifications, and be at least eighteen years of age.
What must a notary public do before Take and subscribe an oath for the faithful discharge
being commissioned? of their duties.
What is required of a notary public's It must show the notary's name, commission number,
seal? and the words 'notary public' and 'State of Hawaii'.
What must a notary public do upon Deliver their seal to the attorney general to be
resignation or death? defaced or destroyed.
What is the purpose of the official To ensure the notary performs their duties faithfully,
surety bond for a notary public? with a bond amount of $1,000.
