Utah Notary Test
The notary's commission is valid for __ years - Answer-4
According to UCA 46-1-7, which of the following describes a disqualification? - Answer-The notary is a
signer of or named in the document except in the case of a self-proved will
A bond policy rider (used to update information on the original bond) is obtained through - Answer-The
surety company who holds the bond
Is it unlawful for a Utah notary to complete a notarization with someone over skype, facetime, etc.?
Why or why not? - Answer-Yes, the physical presence of the signer is required. In order to complete a
remote notarization, a notary must be approved as a remote notary and using an approved remote
notary vendor.
A customer requests notary service, but the document is in another language unknown to the notary.
The customer meets all legal requirements for notarization, communicates well in English, presents
proper i.d., and pays the $5 fee. According to UCA 46-1-8 a notary is required to - Answer-Notarize
What are the next steps you must take after taking, passing and paying for this test to be commissioned
as a Utah notary public? (Hint: Visit the "Process and Qualifications tab on notary.utah.gov) - Answer-
Submit the mandatory background check. 2. Obtain a $5,000 notarial bond and get a notarized oath of
office. 3. Upload all required documents to your notary account.
According to UCA 46-1-2(19), which of the following is considered valid identification? - Answer-All three
of these are considered valid forms of identification. (Driver, passport, and other)
, If it is very clear to a notary what type of notarial act is associated with a document, the notary can
stamp and sign the document without including notarial language. - Answer-False, a notary can never
stamp and sign a document without including the notarial language
A non-attorney notary who advertises notarial services in any language other than English shall include
in the advertisement a notice that the notary public... - Answer-is not an attorney.
Keeping a journal is - Answer-Optional
Which of the following best describes a Jurat? - Answer-A notarial act in which a notary certifies that a
signer made, in the notary's presence, a voluntary signature and took an oath or affirmation.
The notary may only perform notarial acts in - Answer-The State of Utah
Which of the following documents can a notary perform a copy certification on? - Answer-None of the
above. A notary cannot perform a copy certification on a document that is publicly recorded or public
record.
In order to complete a Signature Witnessing, the notary must make sure these 3 elements are
completed (Hint: make sure you know the difference between a Signature Witnessing and a Jurat): -
Answer-Appears in person before a notary and presents a document; 2. Provides the notary satisfactory
evidence of the individual's identity, or is personally known to the notary; and 3. Signs the document in
the presence of the notary.
In completing a notarial act, a notary shall sign on the notarial certificate - Answer-exactly and only the
name indicated on the notary's commission.
Which of the following is satisfactory evidence of identity? - Answer-A driver's license issued by the
State of Utah with a photograph, signature, and physical description.
The notary's commission is valid for __ years - Answer-4
According to UCA 46-1-7, which of the following describes a disqualification? - Answer-The notary is a
signer of or named in the document except in the case of a self-proved will
A bond policy rider (used to update information on the original bond) is obtained through - Answer-The
surety company who holds the bond
Is it unlawful for a Utah notary to complete a notarization with someone over skype, facetime, etc.?
Why or why not? - Answer-Yes, the physical presence of the signer is required. In order to complete a
remote notarization, a notary must be approved as a remote notary and using an approved remote
notary vendor.
A customer requests notary service, but the document is in another language unknown to the notary.
The customer meets all legal requirements for notarization, communicates well in English, presents
proper i.d., and pays the $5 fee. According to UCA 46-1-8 a notary is required to - Answer-Notarize
What are the next steps you must take after taking, passing and paying for this test to be commissioned
as a Utah notary public? (Hint: Visit the "Process and Qualifications tab on notary.utah.gov) - Answer-
Submit the mandatory background check. 2. Obtain a $5,000 notarial bond and get a notarized oath of
office. 3. Upload all required documents to your notary account.
According to UCA 46-1-2(19), which of the following is considered valid identification? - Answer-All three
of these are considered valid forms of identification. (Driver, passport, and other)
, If it is very clear to a notary what type of notarial act is associated with a document, the notary can
stamp and sign the document without including notarial language. - Answer-False, a notary can never
stamp and sign a document without including the notarial language
A non-attorney notary who advertises notarial services in any language other than English shall include
in the advertisement a notice that the notary public... - Answer-is not an attorney.
Keeping a journal is - Answer-Optional
Which of the following best describes a Jurat? - Answer-A notarial act in which a notary certifies that a
signer made, in the notary's presence, a voluntary signature and took an oath or affirmation.
The notary may only perform notarial acts in - Answer-The State of Utah
Which of the following documents can a notary perform a copy certification on? - Answer-None of the
above. A notary cannot perform a copy certification on a document that is publicly recorded or public
record.
In order to complete a Signature Witnessing, the notary must make sure these 3 elements are
completed (Hint: make sure you know the difference between a Signature Witnessing and a Jurat): -
Answer-Appears in person before a notary and presents a document; 2. Provides the notary satisfactory
evidence of the individual's identity, or is personally known to the notary; and 3. Signs the document in
the presence of the notary.
In completing a notarial act, a notary shall sign on the notarial certificate - Answer-exactly and only the
name indicated on the notary's commission.
Which of the following is satisfactory evidence of identity? - Answer-A driver's license issued by the
State of Utah with a photograph, signature, and physical description.
