P&F-Notary Certificate

Question 1

What must every acknowledgment or jurat include according to HAR § 5-11-8?

Answer 1

A certificate signed and dated by a notary public

This includes specific information that must be present in the certificate.

Question 2

List the five components that must be included in the notary certificate as per HAR § 5-11-8.

Answer 2

• The printed name of the notary
• The official stamp or seal of the notary
• The signature of the notary
• The identification of the jurisdiction in which the notarial act is performed
• The date of the notarization

Each of these components is essential for the validity of the notarial act.

Question 3

What is the purpose of the certificate signed by a notary public?

Answer 3

To evidence every acknowledgment or jurat

This certificate serves as proof that the notary has performed their duties in accordance with the law.

Question 4

Fill in the blank: The certificate must include the _______ of the notary.

Answer 4

[official stamp or seal]

The official stamp or seal is a critical part of the notary’s certification.

Question 5

True or False: The notary certificate can include the necessary information within the jurat or acknowledgment itself.

Answer 5

True

This allows for flexibility in how notary information is presented in documents.

Question 6

What document sections are suggested for filing with the Bureau of Conveyances?

Answer 6

• Doc. Date
• # Pages
• Notary Name
• Doc. Description
• Notary Signature Date

These sections ensure that all required information is captured for proper filing.

Question 7

What information is required in the ‘Doc. Description’ section?

Answer 7

A clear description of the document being notarized

This helps in identifying the specific document associated with the notarial act.

Question 8

According to HAR § 5-11-8, which jurisdiction’s identification must be included?

Answer 8

The jurisdiction in which the notarial act is performed

This identifies the legal authority under which the notary operates.

Question 9

Fill in the blank: The notary’s printed name must be accompanied by their _______.

Answer 9

[official stamp or seal]

The stamp or seal authenticates the notary’s identity and authority.