Requirements of a Notary
What is the fee for the proctored Notary exam?
$46.75
True or False - The time of day is required to be filled out
False - not required but optional as it can be helpful
What does the seal of an AZ notary have to include?
Notary name -Notary public, County, Commission number, expiration date and the AZ seal
True or False: There are 2 types of Notaries in AZ
True - Commissioned Notary (what we are) and Remote Online Notarization
If the Notary test is not passed how long do you have to wait before being eligible to take the test again?
30 days
**failing 3 times requires a 1 year wait**
What are examples of what would be the "type" of Notarial Act to be recorded in the book
*Acknowledgement
*Copy Certification
*Taking an oath or affirmation
What is a credible witness defined as?
A person who knows the signer and swears to their identity
These are the different types of Notarization
Acknowledgement
Jurat
Copy Certification
Oath and Affirmation
Name 3 minimum requirements to be able to be a Notary in AZ
- at least 18 yrs old
- a citizen/permanent legal resident
- be able to read, write and understand English
What is an example of Satisfactory Evidence
**1/2 pts for naming 1, full pts to name 2**
Drivers License
Passport
Which of the following is NOT true?
A- Notaries can only provide legal advice if they are attorneys
B- Notaries can provide legal advice if requested by members
C- Notaries should not be giving legal advice if not licensed
B- Notaries can provide legal advice if requested by members
True or False: A Medallion stamp and a Notary stamp are the same thing
False: The issuing authority is different - Medallion is issued by the Bank, Notary is issued through the gov.
How long must a Notary keep their journal?
At least 5 years from the last entry.
True or False: The fee needs to be filled out even if we are not collecting a fee
True - just put $0
A signer is blind but otherwise competent, what must a notary do?
Read the document aloud or ensure the document has been explained to the signer
What is the passing score needed on a proctored test to obtain or renew notary commission?
80%
You must maintain a 4- year notary bond in the total of $_____
$5,000
If the address on the drivers license is not correct per our member do we -
A) note what the address is on the ID
OR
B) put the new address according to the member
A- note the address that is on the provided government ID
Is an embosser a substitute for the required ink stamp/seal?
No - the embosser can only be used in addition to the official stamp/seal
The law authorizes the Secretary of State to impose a penalty of $_______ for the failure to notify within 10 days of loss or theft of a notary stamp
$1000.00