GI-Liabilities; Limitations on; Official Bond

Question 1

What is a notary’s liability limited to?

Answer 1

A failure by the notary to perform properly the actions required for the jurat, acknowledgment, or other notarial act.

Question 2

Who is liable for official misconduct or neglect of a notary public?

Answer 2

The notary and the surety on the notary’s official bond.

Question 3

What can a party injured by a notary’s misconduct do?

Answer 3

The party shall have a right of action in the party’s own name upon the bond.

Question 4

What may a party do after filing an action against a notary?

Answer 4

Prosecute the action to final judgment and execution.

Question 5

True or False: A notary is liable for all damages sustained due to their official misconduct.

Answer 5

True

Question 6

Fill in the blank: A notary’s liability is limited to a failure to perform properly the actions required for the _______.

Answer 6

[jurat, acknowledgment, or other notarial act]