Hawaii Notary Exam Questions And Correct Answers

Notary Public - right answer--A public officer whose functions include: administering oaths, witnessing signing of documents, attesting to identity of signers, noting protests and taking acknowledgements. Hawaii Notary - right answer--Hawaii Resident, 18 years of age, U.S. Citizen Appointment and Tenure - right answer--Appointed/Commissioned by Attorney General for a term of 4 years. Official Oath - right answer--Hawaii Notary is required to take and subscribe an oath for the faithful execution of his/her duties. Seal - right answer--Must be round, not more than 2.5 inches diameter. Must have an uneven border and have the notary name, commission number, state of Hawaii and the words Notary Public. Official Signature - right answer--Signed Name, Printed Name, Expiration date of Commission. Commission - right answer--Must file copy of commission, impression of seal and official signature with county clerk of your jurisdiction. Authentication - right answer--County clerk verifying notary commission on file. Bond - right answer--1,000 surety bond required. Filed and approved by circuit court judge. Record Book - right answer--Type, time date of act. Title or type, date of doc. or proceeding. Signature, printed name and address of each signer and witness. Other parties to instrument and manner in which signer was identified. Government Notary - right answer--Serves in matters pertaining to gov. No fees or bond. Duties of Hawaii Notary - right answer--Taking acknowledgments, administering oaths, affirmations or affidavits, taking depositions, noting protests. Oath / Affirmation - right answer--Verbal pledge that statements made are true. Oath hand on bible, affirmation not on bible.