Because Notaries are often asked to perform odd or unusual services that aren’t always allowed by state law, it’s important to know what duties your commission allows you to perform. Take our quiz and test your knowledge of unusual notarization requests.
She asks if you can endorse the event so she can advertise it as “100 percent Notary approved.” Can you do this?
He is required to take an oath of office and asks if you can administer one to him even though there’s no document for him to sign. Can you do this?
“I have to submit this letter for a court case. Can you put your seal on it? I just want to make sure the letter is legally binding.” Can you do this?
“I received this document in Spanish from one of our international clients. You speak Spanish — would you translate the document and then certify that your translation is accurate?” Can you do this?
“I need this document notarized, but there is no Notary wording printed on it,” she says. “Can you tell me which type of notarization it needs? You’re the Notary, you should know.”
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