Hawaii Notary Public Exam — All Questions

Every Hawaii notarial certificate must include, in addition to the signature and seal:

• a.The signer's fingerprint
• b.A certification statement and the notary's certification/identification number✓
• c.The notary's home address
• d.A photo of the document

Hawaii requires a specific certification statement on each certificate plus the notary's signature, seal, and certification/identification number assigned by the Attorney General. Tying each act to the notary's certification number is a distinctive, tested Hawaii feature.

In a Hawaii jurat, the signer:

• a.Signs at home first
• b.Only shows ID
• c.Signs before the notary and swears the contents are true✓
• d.Provides a thumbprint

A jurat requires the signer to sign in the notary's presence and swear or affirm that the contents are true. An acknowledgment only confirms voluntary execution. The notary administers the oath for the jurat and completes the certificate.

A Hawaii signer asks the notary to decide whether an acknowledgment or jurat is needed. The non-attorney notary should:

• a.Not choose for the signer; let the document/signer specify or refer to an attorney✓
• b.Choose the acknowledgment
• c.Choose the jurat
• d.Do both

Selecting the notarial act is a legal determination. A non-attorney Hawaii notary who chooses for the signer engages in unauthorized practice of law. The document or signer should specify the act; otherwise refer the signer to an attorney.