Hawaii Notary Public Exam — All Questions

How does a Hawaii notary establish a signer's identity?

• a.By the signer's word
• b.By personal knowledge or a current government photo ID (or a credible witness where allowed)✓
• c.By a store loyalty card
• d.By a mailed ID copy

Identity is established by personal knowledge or satisfactory evidence such as a current government-issued photo ID, or a credible witness where allowed. The signer must personally appear. Accurate identification is essential because each act is tied to the notary's record and certification number.

A Hawaii signer appears not to understand the document and seems pressured. The notary should:

• a.Refuse the act because willingness and awareness are in doubt✓
• b.Proceed if ID is valid
• c.Proceed and note it in the record
• d.Charge more to proceed

The notary must be satisfied the signer appears willing and aware. If the signer cannot understand the document or seems coerced, the Hawaii notary must refuse. Valid ID does not cure doubts about voluntariness or capacity.

Personal appearance before a Hawaii notary is:

• a.Optional with good ID
• b.Required only for jurats
• c.Required at the time of the act✓
• d.Never required

The signer must personally appear before the Hawaii notary at the time of the act (or by authorized audio-video for permitted remote acts). Notarizing for someone who did not appear is prohibited and is recorded incorrectly if attempted.