HAWAII NOTARY PUBLIC EXAM
QUESTIONS AND COMPLETE
ANSWERS
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Can your clerks or deputys of a notary public notarize for the notary public? ANSWER -no
Can you notarize your own signature? ANSWER -no
Can you notarize for someone you have a relationship with? ANSWER -Yes if there is no
beneficial interest
What states can you notarize in? ANSWER -Hawaii Only
Can you notarize on sundays and holidays? ANSWER -yes
What if the signer doesnt understand english? ANSWER -then you need to understand
their language... and notarize in their language... Not english
Fees collected will deposited where? & will be used for? ANSWER -The Notary public
revolving fund.
, Used for personnel costs like training personnel, equipment, operating, administrative costs
If notary public revolving fund is ever terminated where would foregoing money be
deposited? ANSWER -Director of Finances' general fund
FEE- electronic processing ANSWER -10 cents each
FEE- Exam ANSWER -10
FEE- Manual?
FEE- Manual mailed to you? ANSWER -3 & 5
FEE- Application for Commission
FEE- Commission issuance ANSWER -20 & 100
FEE- no show at the exam ANSWER -25
FEE- reschedule exam within 48hrs from exam?
FEE- after 48hrs from exam? ANSWER -20 & 15
After taking your exam, how long does the general attorney have to send a letter of your
result? ANSWER -30 days
If you did not pass your exam, how many days do you have to submit re-examination
requirements before you need to submit new application? ANSWER -14 days
Failing Twice, how long is the waiting period ANSWER -90 days
FEE- If you pass your exam, & you dont pick up your certificate within 60 days ANSWER -
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QUESTIONS AND COMPLETE
ANSWERS
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Can your clerks or deputys of a notary public notarize for the notary public? ANSWER -no
Can you notarize your own signature? ANSWER -no
Can you notarize for someone you have a relationship with? ANSWER -Yes if there is no
beneficial interest
What states can you notarize in? ANSWER -Hawaii Only
Can you notarize on sundays and holidays? ANSWER -yes
What if the signer doesnt understand english? ANSWER -then you need to understand
their language... and notarize in their language... Not english
Fees collected will deposited where? & will be used for? ANSWER -The Notary public
revolving fund.
, Used for personnel costs like training personnel, equipment, operating, administrative costs
If notary public revolving fund is ever terminated where would foregoing money be
deposited? ANSWER -Director of Finances' general fund
FEE- electronic processing ANSWER -10 cents each
FEE- Exam ANSWER -10
FEE- Manual?
FEE- Manual mailed to you? ANSWER -3 & 5
FEE- Application for Commission
FEE- Commission issuance ANSWER -20 & 100
FEE- no show at the exam ANSWER -25
FEE- reschedule exam within 48hrs from exam?
FEE- after 48hrs from exam? ANSWER -20 & 15
After taking your exam, how long does the general attorney have to send a letter of your
result? ANSWER -30 days
If you did not pass your exam, how many days do you have to submit re-examination
requirements before you need to submit new application? ANSWER -14 days
Failing Twice, how long is the waiting period ANSWER -90 days
FEE- If you pass your exam, & you dont pick up your certificate within 60 days ANSWER -
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