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Maria brings an unsigned affidavit. After establishing her identity, the notary administers an oath, Maria swears that the statements are true, and she signs while the notary watches. Which certificate matches the act performed?
Correct answer: C - Jurat
A signer has no identification. A second person, whom the notary has never met, has known the signer for 12 years, presents an unexpired passport, and is willing to swear to the signer's identity. How should the notary evaluate this identity method under current Utah law?
Correct answer: A - It may establish identity if the credible individual takes the required oath and the signer also appears
At a real-estate closing, a deed page bears the signer's signature but contains no acknowledgment, jurat, witnessing, or other notarial certificate. The closing agent says, "Just add your seal; everyone knows what this is." What should the notary do?
Correct answer: D - Decline to stamp alone; have the requester identify the desired act, then perform it and complete its certificate
A notary who received a new commission in June 2026 identifies a signer by an unexpired state driver license. Which set of identification details belongs in the physical journal entry?
Correct answer: B - ID type, issuing agency, last four digits, issue date, and expiration date
A bank paid an employee's commissioning costs. The bank is revising its notary policy. Which provision is consistent with Utah's rules?
Correct answer: A - The bank may limit the employee's notarial availability during paid working hours
A grantor signed a deed yesterday. Today the grantor appears before the notary, presents qualifying identification, and states that the existing signature is theirs and was made voluntarily. The document recipient has requested an acknowledgment. Which act may the notary perform?
Correct answer: D - An acknowledgment based on the grantor's present admission of voluntary execution
A Utah notary is choosing an official seal for ordinary in-person notarizations. Which vendor specification is compliant?
Correct answer: B - Purple ink, rectangular, no larger than 1 by 2.5 inches, showing all required commission information and the Great Seal
Before a home visit, a client agrees to a separately stated travel charge that does not exceed the approved federal mileage rate. At the appointment, two people each acknowledge one signature on the same document. Excluding travel, what is the maximum notarial-act fee?
Correct answer: C - $20
During an urgent property transfer, the signer appears frightened and a companion answers every question for them. Although the signer has qualifying identification, the notary cannot establish that the signature is voluntary. What is the defensible response?
Correct answer: D - Decline the act unless the signer independently demonstrates voluntary execution
A 24-year-old permanent resident lives in Nevada, is currently employed in Utah and has been for 45 days, can read, write, and understand English, and has passed the online exam. Which statement best describes the applicant's status?
Correct answer: B - The applicant may qualify through employment but still needs the background check, $5,000 bond, oath, and state approval
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