FL notary Questions with Detailed Verified Answers

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FL notary Questions with Detailed
Verified Answers


Question: 4 things on the notary seal stamp


Ans: the words "notary public-state of Florida"; notary's exact
commissioned name; the notary's commission number; the notary's
commission expiration date.


Question: a notary public is a public officer appointed by


Ans: the governor


Question: a notary public's term of appointment is for how many years?


Ans: 4


Question: A notary public is required to have a surety in bond in the amount
of


Ans: $7500


Question: (T/F) A notary public may use an impression seal (embosser) in
addition to a rubber stamp seal, but not in place of it


Ans: True

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Question: what is the maximum fee a notary may charge for administering an
oath?


Ans: $10


Question: A notary public may only perform his or her duties within the
geographical boundaries of the state of Florida.


Ans: True


Question: Six basic duties for a notary


Ans: Administer oaths or affirmations - take acknowledgements - attest to
photocopies of certain documents - solemnize marriage - verify vehicle
identification numbers (VINs) - certify the contents of a safe-deposit box.


Question: two official notarial acts


Ans: Take an acknowledgment from or administer an oath (or affirmation)
to the document signer


Question: To take an acknowledgment


Ans: document signer must personally appear before you, the notary
public, and declare that they have signed the document voluntarily. If they
don't seem to understand it, refuse to notarize it and suggest they contact
a lawyer


Question: what the phrase for taking an acknowledgement?