Indiana Notary Public Exam |67 Questions
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What does jurisdiction mean? ✔✔with respect to the parties, subject matter and place.
Where do IN notaries have the authority to attest/authenticate to affirmations? ✔✔In the state
of Indiana
What is a certified copy? ✔✔a copy of a record that can only be issued by the original
issuing organization or agency or a specifically authorized agent of the original issuer.
Can a notary create or certify copies of official records or documents? ✔✔No; a notary public does
not have authority to create or certify copies of official records or documents.
What is a true copy? ✔✔a copy of any document containing a notarized affidavit or attestation of the
person who made the copy that it is an accurate, "true" and complete copy of the original.
Does the person signing the document have to be physically in your presence? ✔✔Yes; the
person signing the document must be physically in your presence for the notarization to be valid.
, What are the 3 possible ways for a notary to verify the identity of the signer? ✔✔1. identification
documents, 2. personal knowledge, 3. credible witness
How long can ID be expired? ✔✔Must be current and not expired more than 3 years.
What is a credible witness? ✔✔The notary personally knows someone who swears that he or
she personally knows the signer.
What is Notario Publico? ✔✔(a class A misdemeanor) fraudulent advertising or misrepresentation by
a notary who is not an attorney in good standing and admitted to practice law in IN
What is the maximum fee a notary may charge? ✔✔Maximum of $10 per individual notarization
What is an apostille (or authentication)? ✔✔A certificate that authenticates the origin of a
public document by validating the official's signature.
Can you notarize a blank document? ✔✔A notary must never notarize a blank document, a
document that has not been signed by the parties, or a document that contains blank spaces with
omitted information (such as parties who are not present before the notary)
What is a notary liability? ✔✔A notary public who fails to carry out notary duties correctly may be
subject to civil liability for any damages caused by the failure or error.
What is misconduct? ✔✔Negligent or purposeful improper notarization.
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