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20 Cards in this Set
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The notary public is a public official. |
True |
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The notary public is appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the clerk of court. |
False |
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The oath of office a notary is required to take is only filed with the secretary of state. |
False |
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The notary commission is for life.
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True
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Notary’s must maintain a record of all of the fees that they have collected for services rendered for audit by the state.
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False
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If a notary decides to open an office, they must get an occupational license.
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False
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Notary’s are required to pay self-employment taxes.
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False
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As a public official, the notary is subject to criminal prosecution for official misconduct.
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True
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Forgery is much more than simply signing someone else’s name.
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True
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If the notary fails to file the required annual report, their commission is automatically revoked.
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False
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The governor has constitutional authority to remove a notary from office.
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True
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Title 35 of the civil code contains the laws governing the general powers of a notary public.
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True
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Notaries who have taken and passed the notary examination on or after June 2005 have statewide jurisdiction.
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True
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All acts of conveyance and encumbrance of immovables must be recorded in the parish where the property is located.
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True
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To become a notary, an applicant must be at least 21 years old.
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False
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The surety bond that a notary must obtain should be made payable to the Governor.
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True
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No examination is required for a notary applying for a dual commission.
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False
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Regular commissioned non-attorney notaries are required to post bond in the amount of $10,000.
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True
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A notary’s signature is his seal.
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True |
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A notary can be personally liable for damages when a person suffers financial injury caused by the notary’s failure to faithfully perform his duty.
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True |
