Duties and Liabilities- Why documents are notarized

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of notarizing a document?

Answer 1

To protect persons signing an important document

Question 2

What does notarization assure the parties to an agreement?

Answer 2

That the document is authentic and intended to be given full force and effect

Question 3

Why is notarization increasingly important due to improvements in technology?

Answer 3

To prevent forgery and substitution of documents

Question 4

What can an imposter do if documents are not properly notarized?

Answer 4

Forge a signature and substitute an authentic document with a fraudulent one

Question 5

What does HAR Chapter 5-11 aim to prevent?

Answer 5

The fraudulent use of notarized documents and seals

Question 6

What specific requirement does HAR § 5-11-8 impose on notaries?

Answer 6

To evidence every acknowledgment or jurat with a certificate

Question 7

Fill in the blank: Notarization assures that this particular document is the _______.

Answer 7

authentic document

Question 8

True or False: Notarization is only necessary for legal documents.

Answer 8

False