Nebraska Notary Public Practice Test
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- 1. Acts
What does a Nebraska notary certify when taking an acknowledgment?
- a.That the notary reviewed the document for legal accuracy
- b.That the identified individual appeared and acknowledged signing the document voluntarily
- c.That the document's contents are true
- d.That the document is now recorded
Answer: b
Explanation: An acknowledgment certifies that the signer personally appeared, was identified, and acknowledged executing the document for its stated purpose. It does not certify that the contents are true (that is a jurat) or that the notary reviewed the document's legality.
Source: Nebraska Revised Statutes Ch. 64; Nebraska Notary Public Handbook
- 2. Acts
A signer asks a Nebraska notary which certificate the document needs. What should the notary do?
- a.Use both an acknowledgment and a jurat to be safe
- b.Refuse to help the signer
- c.Ask the signer or the receiving agency which act is required, because choosing it is the unauthorized practice of law
- d.Pick an acknowledgment automatically
Answer: c
Explanation: A non-attorney notary may not decide which notarial act a document needs; that is legal advice. The notary asks the signer, or the agency requiring the document, which act is needed and completes only that certificate.
Source: Nebraska Notary Public Handbook (Nebraska Secretary of State)
- 3. Acts
For a standard Nebraska notarization, when may the notary act without the signer physically present?
- a.When the signer emails a scan of the signed page
- b.When a friend confirms the signer over the phone
- c.When the notary trusts the signer
- d.Never; personal appearance is required, and any remote act must use an approved audio-video platform under Nebraska's online notarization rules
Answer: d
Explanation: Personal appearance is required for every notarization. Nebraska authorizes online notarization only through an approved audio-video platform with identity verification. An email scan, phone vouch, or personal trust does not satisfy the appearance requirement.
Source: Nebraska Revised Statutes Ch. 64; Nebraska Notary Public Handbook
- 4. Identification
How may a Nebraska notary establish a signer's identity?
- a.Only by a co-signer's word
- b.By the signer's spoken statement of their name
- c.By personal knowledge of the signer, or by satisfactory evidence such as a current government photo ID or a credible witness
- d.Only by a Nebraska driver's license
Answer: c
Explanation: Nebraska allows identification by the notary's personal knowledge of the signer, or by satisfactory evidence: a current government-issued photo ID bearing a signature, or the oath of a credible witness who knows the signer. A spoken name is never enough.
Source: Nebraska Revised Statutes Ch. 64; Nebraska Notary Public Handbook
- 5. Identification
A Nebraska signer lacks ID but brings a credible witness. What is required before relying on the witness?
- a.The witness's ID is attached to the document
- b.The witness signs the document for the signer
- c.Nothing; a witness is automatically enough
- d.The witness must personally know the signer, be identified to the notary, and take an oath vouching for the signer
Answer: d
Explanation: A credible witness must personally know the signer, be personally known to or identified by the notary, and take an oath or affirmation as to the signer's identity. Only a sworn, qualifying witness may substitute for missing identification.
Source: Nebraska Revised Statutes Ch. 64; Nebraska Notary Public Handbook
- 6. Journal Seal
Which elements must appear on a Nebraska notary's seal or stamp?
- a.The notary's date of birth
- b.The notary's name, the words 'General Notary' and 'State of Nebraska,' and the commission expiration date
- c.The Nebraska State Seal in gold foil
- d.The signer's name and county
Answer: b
Explanation: A Nebraska seal or stamp shows the notary's name, the words 'General Notary' and 'State of Nebraska,' and the commission expiration date. It authenticates the notary's acts and never contains the signer's information.
Source: Nebraska Revised Statutes Ch. 64; Nebraska Notary Public Handbook
- 7. Journal Seal
A Nebraska notary's seal is lost or stolen. What should the notary do?
- a.Take prompt steps to prevent misuse, notify the Secretary of State as required, and obtain a replacement
- b.Do nothing unless it is misused
- c.Keep using a scanned image of the seal
- d.Wait until the commission expires
Answer: a
Explanation: Because a stolen seal can facilitate fraud, the notary should promptly act to prevent misuse, notify the Secretary of State as required, and obtain a new seal. Relying on a scanned image of the old seal is not acceptable.
Source: Nebraska Notary Public Handbook (Nebraska Secretary of State)
- 8. Commission
What surety bond amount must a Nebraska notary file?
- a.$15,000
- b.$10,000
- c.$5,000
- d.$25,000
Answer: a
Explanation: Nebraska requires a $15,000 surety bond, executed by an incorporated surety company and filed with the Secretary of State before the commission is issued. The bond protects the public harmed by the notary's misconduct; it does not protect the notary.
Source: Nebraska Revised Statutes Ch. 64; Nebraska Notary Public Handbook
- 9. Commission
Which statement about the Nebraska notary exam is correct?
- a.It is a proctored, in-person, closed-book test
- b.There is no exam in Nebraska
- c.A perfect score is required
- d.It is a written exam of 20 questions, sent by mail or email after the application, and 85% is required to pass
Answer: d
Explanation: Nebraska sends a written exam of 20 questions by mail or email after the application is filed; 85% is required to pass. An applicant gets a limited number of attempts, with a waiting period after repeated failures. It is not a proctored in-person test.
Source: Nebraska Secretary of State — Notary Exam
- 10. Conduct Fees
When must a Nebraska notary refuse to perform a notarial act?
- a.Whenever the signer speaks another language, even with an interpreter
- b.When the notary has a disqualifying interest, or the signer is absent, unidentified, unwilling, or appears coerced
- c.Whenever the fee is waived
- d.Whenever the document has more than one page
Answer: b
Explanation: A notary must refuse when they have a disqualifying interest in the transaction, when the signer does not personally appear, when identity cannot be confirmed, or when the signer appears unwilling, confused, or coerced. Impartiality and a competent, willing signer are required.
Source: Nebraska Revised Statutes Ch. 64; Nebraska Notary Public Handbook