Hawaii Notary Public Exam — Study Guide
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Notarial Acts & Their Differences
A Hawaii notary may take acknowledgments, administer oaths and affirmations, take depositions and affidavits (jurats), certify or attest copies where authorized, and witness signatures, always completing the required certificate with the notary's certification.
Signer Identification & Satisfactory Evidence
Hawaii requires the notary to be satisfied of the signer's identity through personal knowledge or satisfactory evidence, and to ensure personal appearance.
Journal & Record-Keeping
Hawaii's record-keeping duty is unusually strict and is the most heavily tested topic: the notary must keep a permanent record of every notarial act and can be required to certify copies from it.
Prohibited Acts, Misconduct & Liability
Hawaii disciplines notaries for false acts, conflicts, and exceeding authority; the Attorney General oversees discipline and revocation.
Commission: Eligibility, Term, Bond & Oath
Hawaii notaries are commissioned by the Attorney General, must pass the exam, file a bond, and meet residency and fee requirements.
Notary Fees
Hawaii caps notarial fees by statute; the notary must not exceed the maximum and should record fees.
Seal, Stamp & Signature
Hawaii requires an official seal or stamp with the notary's name and certification number, used with the signature and certification statement.
Electronic & Remote Online Notarization
Hawaii has moved toward authorizing electronic and remote notarization under specific rules; the strict record-keeping duty continues to apply.
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