INDIANA NOTARY EXAM PRACTICE
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What is an Indiana notary public ? - ANSWER-An Indiana notary public is a person
appointed by the Governor and commissioned by the Indiana Secretary of State to
acknowledge and witness the signing of documents , and administer oaths and
affirmations .
How old do I need to be to become a Notary Public ? - ANSWER-to be to become You
must be at least 18 years of age at the time of appointment .
How old do I need to be to become a Notary Public ? - ANSWER-You must be at least
18 years of age at the time of appointment .
Do I need to be an Indiana resident ? - ANSWER-You must either be a legal resident of
or primarily employed in Indiana . Indiana Code 33-42 12-1 .
How long is a commission good for ? - ANSWER-The term of office for an Indiana
Notary Public is 8 years .
What is a surety bond ? - ANSWER-A bond is somewhat like an insurance policy in that
it can be purchased at most insurance companies or , if you choose , through a service
company . However , unlike insurance , if a claim is made against the notary's bond ,
the notary is liable to the bond company for the payment made on the notary's behalf .
Will a freehold bond fulfill the bond requirement ? - ANSWER-No. A notary public who is
commissioned or recommissioned in in Indiana on or after July 1 , 2018 is no longer
allowed to submit a freehold bond .
I am a current notary with a $ 5,000 bond . Do I need to obtain a new $ 25,000 bond ? -
ANSWER-No. You will not be required to obtain a new bond for your current
commission . However , if you re - apply for a new commission when your current
commission expires , you will be required to obtain a $ 25,000 bond .
insurance for personal protection . A surety bond is a finical safeguard for the public and
does not offer financial protection for the bond holder
When may I begin performing notarial acts ? - ANSWER-An appointed notary public
may begin notarizing documents after receipt of a certificate of appointment from the
Secretary of State .
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
CORRECT
What is an Indiana notary public ? - ANSWER-An Indiana notary public is a person
appointed by the Governor and commissioned by the Indiana Secretary of State to
acknowledge and witness the signing of documents , and administer oaths and
affirmations .
How old do I need to be to become a Notary Public ? - ANSWER-to be to become You
must be at least 18 years of age at the time of appointment .
How old do I need to be to become a Notary Public ? - ANSWER-You must be at least
18 years of age at the time of appointment .
Do I need to be an Indiana resident ? - ANSWER-You must either be a legal resident of
or primarily employed in Indiana . Indiana Code 33-42 12-1 .
How long is a commission good for ? - ANSWER-The term of office for an Indiana
Notary Public is 8 years .
What is a surety bond ? - ANSWER-A bond is somewhat like an insurance policy in that
it can be purchased at most insurance companies or , if you choose , through a service
company . However , unlike insurance , if a claim is made against the notary's bond ,
the notary is liable to the bond company for the payment made on the notary's behalf .
Will a freehold bond fulfill the bond requirement ? - ANSWER-No. A notary public who is
commissioned or recommissioned in in Indiana on or after July 1 , 2018 is no longer
allowed to submit a freehold bond .
I am a current notary with a $ 5,000 bond . Do I need to obtain a new $ 25,000 bond ? -
ANSWER-No. You will not be required to obtain a new bond for your current
commission . However , if you re - apply for a new commission when your current
commission expires , you will be required to obtain a $ 25,000 bond .
insurance for personal protection . A surety bond is a finical safeguard for the public and
does not offer financial protection for the bond holder
When may I begin performing notarial acts ? - ANSWER-An appointed notary public
may begin notarizing documents after receipt of a certificate of appointment from the
Secretary of State .
