Notary Public 2026 License Exam
Questions And Answers
Acknowledgement -
correct answer ✅A formal declaration before a duly authorized
officer by a person who has executed an instrument that such
execution is his act and deed.
"Did you execute this document?"
"Yes, I executed this document."
(unlike a Jurat, does not involve swearing an oath)
Administrator -
correct answer ✅A person appointed by the court to manage the
estate of a deceased person who has left no will.
Affiant -
correct answer ✅The person who makes and subscribes his
signature to an affidavit.
Affidavit -
correct answer ✅A signed statement (duly sworn to by the maker
thereof before a notary public or other officer).
This requires an oath, and so contains a Jurat, not a certificate of
acknowledgement.
,Notary Public 2026 License Exam
Questions And Answers
Affirmation -
correct answer ✅A solemn declaration made by persons who
decline an oath. It is just as binding as an oath.
Apostile -
correct answer ✅Department of State authentication attached to
a notarized document for possible international use.
Attest -
correct answer ✅To witness the execution of a written document,
at the request of the person who makes it, and subscribe the same
as a witness.
(how is this different from witnessing?)
Attestation Clause -
correct answer ✅The clause wherein the witnesses certify that the
instrument has been executed before them.
Notatorial Authentication -
correct answer ✅A certificate subjoined by a county clerk to any
certificate of proof or acknowledgement or oath signed by a notary.
, Notary Public 2026 License Exam
Questions And Answers
Also known as a County Clerk's Certificate
Bill of Sale -
correct answer ✅A written instrument given to pass title of
personal property from vendor to vendee.
Certified Copy -
correct answer ✅A copy of a public record signed and certified as
a true copy by the public official having custory of the original.
A notary MAY NOT issue certified copies. You may not certify to the
authenticity of legal documents and other papers to be filed with
foreign consular offices.
Chattel -
correct answer ✅Personal property
Chattel Paper -
correct answer ✅A writing or writings which evidence both an
obligation to pay money and a security interest in a lease or specific
goods. The agreement which creates or provides for the security
interest is known as a security agreement.
Questions And Answers
Acknowledgement -
correct answer ✅A formal declaration before a duly authorized
officer by a person who has executed an instrument that such
execution is his act and deed.
"Did you execute this document?"
"Yes, I executed this document."
(unlike a Jurat, does not involve swearing an oath)
Administrator -
correct answer ✅A person appointed by the court to manage the
estate of a deceased person who has left no will.
Affiant -
correct answer ✅The person who makes and subscribes his
signature to an affidavit.
Affidavit -
correct answer ✅A signed statement (duly sworn to by the maker
thereof before a notary public or other officer).
This requires an oath, and so contains a Jurat, not a certificate of
acknowledgement.
,Notary Public 2026 License Exam
Questions And Answers
Affirmation -
correct answer ✅A solemn declaration made by persons who
decline an oath. It is just as binding as an oath.
Apostile -
correct answer ✅Department of State authentication attached to
a notarized document for possible international use.
Attest -
correct answer ✅To witness the execution of a written document,
at the request of the person who makes it, and subscribe the same
as a witness.
(how is this different from witnessing?)
Attestation Clause -
correct answer ✅The clause wherein the witnesses certify that the
instrument has been executed before them.
Notatorial Authentication -
correct answer ✅A certificate subjoined by a county clerk to any
certificate of proof or acknowledgement or oath signed by a notary.
, Notary Public 2026 License Exam
Questions And Answers
Also known as a County Clerk's Certificate
Bill of Sale -
correct answer ✅A written instrument given to pass title of
personal property from vendor to vendee.
Certified Copy -
correct answer ✅A copy of a public record signed and certified as
a true copy by the public official having custory of the original.
A notary MAY NOT issue certified copies. You may not certify to the
authenticity of legal documents and other papers to be filed with
foreign consular offices.
Chattel -
correct answer ✅Personal property
Chattel Paper -
correct answer ✅A writing or writings which evidence both an
obligation to pay money and a security interest in a lease or specific
goods. The agreement which creates or provides for the security
interest is known as a security agreement.
