Notary Application Self Examination

1. The appointment of a Notary Public is made by the Secretary of State

True

False

2. Each Notary is commissioned for a term of 4 years.

True

False

3. The filing fee for a Notary Public application is $5.00.

True

False

4. A bond must be secured with a surety in the sum of $500.

True

False

5. A Notary Public may charge a fee not to exceed $5.00 for each instrument notarized

True

False

6. Each Notary Public must take an oath before entering the duties of his office.

True

False

7. The words "My Commission Expires" followed by the expiration date should appear below the notary seal and must be separate and apart from the seal.

True

False

8. It is not necessary to affix the notary seal if the Notary Public signs the document.

True

False

9. A Notary Public may notarize his own signature.

True

False

10. The Notary Public’s seal must contain the Notary Public’s name exactly as it appears on the application and commission.

True

False

11. It is a Class 2 misdemeanor for a Notary Public to sign documents when the parties have not appeared before him.

True

False

12. A Notary Public commission is good only in the county for which it was issued.

True

False