Notary Public Exam Questions & accurate Solutions!

Notary Public Exam Questions & accurate 1) When can a notary public reapply for commission without re-testing? - ANSWER 1) Up until 6 months from expiration date. 2) Up until 1 year after military discharge (except dishonorable) 3) When the renewal is mailed to the notary public reminding that expiration date is in 3 months. 2) Who is appointed to accept process service on behalf of the notary public who is a non-resident? - ANSWER The Secretary of state. 3) Can a notary public be denied reappointment at the time of renewal, even if in excellent, good standing? - ANSWER Yes, in any case the appointment is at the complete discretion of the Secretary of State. 4) What are the general notary public eligibility requirements, although not limited to these? - ANSWER 1) US Citizen. 2) Reside or have a place of business in state. 3) Good moral character. 4) Common school education. 5) No felony convictions. No convictions of weapons, burglar instruments or burglary, stolen property, unlawful entry, aiding prison escape, possession/distributing drugs, violations of selective draft act. 6) 18 years old. 5) Does the notary public receive an ID or license? - ANSWER Yes, receives an ID card within 2 weeks of Secretary of State receipt of passed exam with fee and application. 6) What is the term of the notary public commission? - ANSWER 4 years. 7) Who issues the notary public id/license? - ANSWER Secretary of State. The Division of Licensing Services. 8) How does the notary public renew his license and when? - ANSWER Approximately 3 months prior to the expiration, a renewal application is posted to the notary public, which must be completed and returned with the $60 fee to the County Clerk. 9) What does a notary public do? - ANSWER 1) Administer oaths / affimrations. 2) Take affidavits and depositions. 3) Receive / certify acknowledgements, deeds, mortgages, powers of attorney. 4) Demand / accept or payment of foreign and inland bills of exchange, promissory notes and obligations in writing protesting the same for non-payment. Solutions!