Utah Notary Public Practice Test
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- 1. Acts
In a Utah acknowledgment, what does the notary certify?
- a.That the contents of the document are true
- b.That the identified individual appeared, was identified, and acknowledged signing the document
- c.That the document is legally enforceable
- d.That the document was filed with a court
Answer: b
Explanation: An acknowledgment certifies that the signer personally appeared, was identified, and acknowledged executing the document. It says nothing about whether the contents are true or the document is enforceable, which the notary is not authorized to judge.
Source: Utah Code 46-1 (Notaries Public Reform Act); Utah Notary Handbook
- 2. Acts
A Utah notary is handed a document with no notarial wording and asked which certificate to use. What is the proper response?
- a.Ask the signer or the agency requiring the document which act is needed, because choosing it is the unauthorized practice of law
- b.Pick a jurat because it is the safest choice
- c.Refuse to help until a lawyer is hired
- d.Notarize it with no certificate at all
Answer: a
Explanation: A non-attorney notary may not select the notarial act for a signer; that is legal advice. The notary should ask the signer, or the entity that will receive the document, which act is required and then complete that certificate.
Source: Utah Code 46-1 (Notaries Public Reform Act); Utah Notary Handbook
- 3. Acts
For a standard (non-remote) Utah notarization, when may the notary complete the act if the signer is not physically present?
- a.If the signer emails a photo of the signed document
- b.Never; personal appearance is required, and remote acts require an approved audio-video platform under Utah's remote notarization rules
- c.If a relative confirms the signer's identity by phone
- d.If the signer promises to appear later
Answer: b
Explanation: Personal appearance is mandatory. Utah authorizes remote online notarization, but only by a specially authorized remote notary using an approved audio-video platform with identity proofing. An ordinary email, phone call, or promise to appear later does not satisfy the appearance requirement.
Source: Utah Code 46-1 (Notaries Public Reform Act); Utah Notary Handbook
- 4. Identification
How may a Utah notary establish the identity of a signer?
- a.Only by a Utah driver's license
- b.Only by two witnesses in every case
- c.By personal knowledge of the signer, or by satisfactory evidence such as a current government photo ID or a credible witness
- d.By the signer stating their own name aloud
Answer: c
Explanation: Utah allows identification by the notary's personal knowledge of the signer, or by satisfactory evidence: a current government-issued identification card bearing a photo and signature, or the oath of a credible witness who knows the signer. Simply hearing a name is never enough.
Source: Utah Code 46-1 (Notaries Public Reform Act); Utah Notary Handbook
- 5. Identification
A Utah signer lacks ID but brings a credible witness. What must happen before the notary relies on that witness?
- a.The witness signs the document for the signer
- b.The witness's ID is copied onto the certificate
- c.Nothing; a witness is automatically enough
- d.The witness is placed under oath and must personally know the signer and be identified to the notary
Answer: d
Explanation: The credible witness must personally know the signer, be identified to or known by the notary, and take an oath or affirmation vouching for the signer's identity. Only a sworn, qualifying witness may substitute for a missing ID.
Source: Utah Code 46-1 (Notaries Public Reform Act); Utah Notary Handbook
- 6. Journal Seal
What is required of a Utah notary's official seal or stamp?
- a.It must be gold embossed only
- b.Every notary must have a seal that produces a legible, reproducible impression in blue or black ink
- c.It must contain the signer's name
- d.It is optional in Utah
Answer: b
Explanation: Every Utah notary must have a seal of office that leaves a clear, reproducible impression, using blue or black ink, showing the notary's identifying information and commission details. The seal authenticates each act; it never contains the signer's information.
Source: Utah Code 46-1 (Notaries Public Reform Act); Utah Notary Handbook
- 7. Journal Seal
A Utah notary's seal is lost or stolen. What is the proper step?
- a.Ignore it unless it is misused
- b.Keep using a photocopy of an old impression
- c.Wait until renewal to address it
- d.Take prompt steps to prevent misuse and obtain a replacement, and report the loss as required
Answer: d
Explanation: A lost or stolen seal is a fraud risk, so the notary should act promptly to prevent misuse, report the loss as required, and secure a replacement. Continuing to rely on an old impression is not acceptable.
Source: Utah Notary Handbook (Utah Lieutenant Governor)
- 8. Commission
What surety bond must a traditional Utah notary maintain?
- a.$5,000
- b.$15,000
- c.$25,000
- d.No bond is required
Answer: a
Explanation: A traditional Utah notary must maintain a $5,000 surety bond for the four-year term. A remote online notary must carry a $10,000 bond. The bond protects the public from harm caused by the notary's failures; it does not indemnify the notary.
Source: Utah Code 46-1 (Notaries Public Reform Act); Utah Notary Handbook
- 9. Commission
Which statement about the Utah notary exam is correct?
- a.There is no exam in Utah
- b.It is closed-book and proctored in person
- c.A perfect score is required
- d.It is an open-book online exam of 35 questions worth 65 points, and 61 of 65 points (about 94%) is required to pass
Answer: d
Explanation: Utah's exam is open-book and online, with 35 questions totaling 65 points; the passing threshold is 61 of 65 points, roughly 94%. It applies to new and renewing notaries. Because the pass line is high, the open-book format still demands close study of the handbook.
Source: Utah Lieutenant Governor's Office — Notary Exam
- 10. Conduct Fees
What is the maximum a Utah remote online notary may charge for a notarial act performed remotely?
- a.$5
- b.$10
- c.$25
- d.There is no cap on remote acts
Answer: c
Explanation: For a remote online notarization Utah allows a maximum of $25 per act, compared with $10 for a standard in-person act. Any additional technology or convenience charges must comply with the rules governing remote notarization.
Source: Utah Code 46-1 (Notaries Public Reform Act); Utah Notary Handbook