Free Notary Public Examination Practice Questions

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1. 1A Nebraska resident applies for an initial general notary public commission on her nineteenth birthday. Does she meet the statutory minimum-age requirement?

   1. A. No; she must be 21
   2. B. Yes; the minimum age is 19
   3. C. No; she must be 20
   4. D. Yes, but only if a parent consents

   Answer: B

   Explanation: Neb. Rev. Stat. § 64-101(7) states, "No appointment shall be made until such applicant has attained the age of nineteen years." The applicant has attained that age.

   Reference: Chapter 64 — Neb. Rev. Stat. § 64-101(7)

2. 2Under Title 433, Chapter 6, when does a person become an "Applicant" for regulatory purposes?

   1. A. When the person submits a required commission-maintenance document
   2. B. When the person first considers becoming a notary
   3. C. Only after the commission is issued
   4. D. Only after the person purchases a seal

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Title 433, Chapter 6, § 001.02 states, "Applicant means a person who has submitted any of the documents listed in Section 3."

   Reference: Title 433 Chapter 6 — Title 433, Chapter 6, § 001.02

3. 3A Nebraska land deed was acknowledged in another state before a notary using an official seal. What additional authentication is required for recording in Nebraska?

   1. A. No further authentication
   2. B. A clerk's certificate of the notary's authority
   3. C. A second acknowledgment before a Nebraska notary
   4. D. A certificate signed by two subscribing witnesses

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-242 provides that when an out-of-state acknowledgment is taken before a notary or other officer using an official seal, "the instrument thus acknowledged or proved shall be entitled to be recorded without further authentication."

   Reference: Chapter 76 — Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-242

4. 4Unless sooner removed, how long does a newly appointed Nebraska general notary public's commission run from its effective date?

   1. A. Two years
   2. B. Three years
   3. C. Four years
   4. D. Five years

   Answer: C

   Explanation: Neb. Rev. Stat. § 64-101(9) provides that each appointed notary "shall hold office for a term of four years from the effective date of his or her commission unless sooner removed."

   Reference: Chapter 64 — Neb. Rev. Stat. § 64-101(9)

5. 5Which filings are included in Chapter 6's defined term "Application"?

   1. A. Both initial and renewal applications
   2. B. Only the initial application
   3. C. Only the renewal application
   4. D. Only an address-change request

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Title 433, Chapter 6, § 001.03 states, "Application means both the initial and renewal application for Notary Public."

   Reference: Title 433 Chapter 6 — Title 433, Chapter 6, § 001.03

6. 6A deed conveying Nebraska real estate is executed in Nebraska for a term longer than one year. Which formalities does § 76-211 require?

   1. A. It must be signed, acknowledged or proved, and recorded as directed by law
   2. B. It needs only an unsigned oral agreement
   3. C. It needs only payment of consideration
   4. D. It must be notarized but never recorded

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-211 states that covered deeds "must be signed by the grantor or grantors, being of lawful age, and be acknowledged or proved and recorded as directed in sections 76-216 to 76-237."

   Reference: Chapter 76 — Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-211

7. 7An Iowa resident maintains a regular workplace in Omaha and supplies its physical address to the Secretary of State. Which residency rule applies to the initial Nebraska notary application?

   1. A. The applicant may qualify because Iowa borders Nebraska and the applicant works in Nebraska
   2. B. The applicant must first live in Nebraska for six months
   3. C. The applicant may qualify only after moving the workplace to Iowa
   4. D. The applicant must own real estate in Nebraska

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Neb. Rev. Stat. § 64-101(8) permits appointment of a person who "resides in a state that borders the State of Nebraska if such person is employed in or has a regular place of work or business in this state" and the Secretary has evidence of the physical address.

   Reference: Chapter 64 — Neb. Rev. Stat. § 64-101(8)

8. 8A commissioned Nebraska notary ignores the statutory procedure for a notarial act. How does Chapter 6 classify that failure?

   1. A. Malfeasance in office
   2. B. A harmless clerical variance
   3. C. An automatic commission renewal
   4. D. A private contract dispute only

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Title 433, Chapter 6, § 001.05 says malfeasance occurs when a notary "fails to follow the requirements and procedures for Notarial acts provided for in statute under Chapter 64, Articles 1 and 2, and this administrative code."

   Reference: Title 433 Chapter 6 — Title 433, Chapter 6, § 001.05

9. 9Whose acknowledgment does Nebraska law require for a deed under § 76-216?

   1. A. The grantor's
   2. B. The grantee's only
   3. C. The recorder's
   4. D. The surety's

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-216 states, "The grantor must acknowledge the instrument with an acknowledgment as defined in section 64-205."

   Reference: Chapter 76 — Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-216

10. 10What examination condition must every initial applicant satisfy before being commissioned as a Nebraska notary public?

    1. A. Pass the written examination on notarial duties and obligations
    2. B. Pass an oral examination before a county clerk
    3. C. Complete a practical seal-placement demonstration
    4. D. Submit a national certification score

    Answer: A

    Explanation: Neb. Rev. Stat. § 64-101(5) says, "No person shall be appointed a notary public unless he or she has taken and passed a written examination on the duties and obligations of a notary public."

    Reference: Chapter 64 — Neb. Rev. Stat. § 64-101(5)