Notary Public Exam Solved 100% Correct

Notary Public Exam Solved 100% Correct 1. A Notary Public is a public officer appointed by - Answer- The Governor 2. A Notary Public's term of appointment is for how many years - Answer- 4 years 3. A Notary Public is required to have a surety in bond in the amount of - Answer- $ 7500 4. A Notary Public may use an impression seal (embosser) in addition to a rubber stamp seal, but not in place of it - Answer- True 5. What is the maximum fee a notary may charge for administering an oath? - Answer- $10 6. A Notary Public may only perform his or her duties within the geographical boundaries of the state of Florida. - Answer- True 7. When "notarizing a signature" the two official acts are administering an oath and taking an acknowledgment. - Answer- True 8. An oath or affirmation is administered to a document signer when the signer is required to make a sworn statement about certain facts. - Answer- True 9. To make an acknowledgment, the document signer does not have to personally appear before you, the notary public, and declare that he or she has signed the document voluntarily. - Answer- False 10. Which of the following documents is considered a public record that may not be attested to - Answer- Birth Certificate 11. What is the maximum fee a notary may charge to perform a marriage ceremony? - Answer- $20.00 12. A Florida Notary Public may perform a marriage ceremony in the state of Georgia. - Answer- False 13. A Notary Public may not notarize a signature on a document if the person whose signature is being notarized is not in the presence of the notary at the time the signature is notarized. - Answer- True 14. A Notary Public may notarize the signature of their spouse. - Answer- False 15. A Notary Public may notarize a document that is incomplete. - Answer- False 16. A Notary Public may not give legal advice unless the notary public is a licensed attorney. - Answer- True 17. A Notary Public may use a name or initial in signing certificates other than that by which the notary public is commissioned. - Answer- False 18. A Notary Public may not change anything in a written statement after it has been signed by anyone. - Answer- True 19. Although the government agency pays for the commission, it is the employee who is appointed Notary Public, not the agency. - Answer- True 20. A government agency is liable for notarial acts performed by the employee-notary outside his or her normal employment responsibilities. - Answer- False 21. Certain law enforcement officers or correctional officers may act as notaries in some instances. They are only authorized to: - Answer- Administer oaths 22. These law enforcement officers or correctional officers do not have to apply for an appointment, obtain the required notary bond, use a notary seal, or complete notarial certificates. - Answer- True 23. Florida law authorizes certain military officers to administer oaths or take acknowledgments of other military personnel and their spouses. - Answer- True 24. The military officer is bound by geographical boundaries. - Answer- False 25. It is not necessary for the notary to read every word of the document, but you should scan the entire document to make sure it is complete before notarizing. - Answer- True 26. If a document does not have a notarial certificate, the signer must tell you which notarial act the document requires. - Answer- True 27. How many basic elements required by law are contained in an oath (or affirmation) or acknowledgment? - Answer- 9 28. You may amend or make changes to a document after you have completed the notarization. - Answer- False 29. Which of the following is not an acceptable form of identification to use when you are performing a notarial act? - Answer- Student Identification Card