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Notary Public Exam — Core Principles

Commission (IN): practice questions

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Question 1 · Indiana

What nonrefundable processing fee must an Indiana notary applicant pay under IC 33-42-12-1?

  1. $5
  2. $10
  3. $25
  4. $30
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A. $5 — IC 33-42-12-1(c)(2).

Question 2 · Indiana

Which citizenship status meets the Indiana notary applicant requirement?

  1. U.S. citizenship only
  2. Any valid U.S. visa that allows work
  3. U.S. citizenship or permanent legal residence
  4. Indiana residency; citizenship is not checked
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C. U.S. citizenship or permanent legal residence — IC 33-42-12-1(b)(2).

Question 3 · Indiana

What is the minimum age to apply for an Indiana notary public commission?

  1. 21 years
  2. 18 years
  3. 16 years
  4. 19 years
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B. 18 years — IC 33-42-12-1(b)(1).

Question 4 · Indiana

What happens to the commission of an Indiana notary who is no longer a resident of Indiana or primarily employed in Indiana?

  1. It stays valid until its end date
  2. It is treated as resigned
  3. It is converted to a remote commission
  4. It is suspended for one year
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B. It is treated as resigned — IC 33-42-12-3(d).

Question 5 · Indiana

For purposes of Article 2, Section 9 of the Indiana Constitution, how is a notary commission treated?

  1. As a lucrative office
  2. As a constitutional county office
  3. As a judicial office
  4. As not a lucrative office
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D. As not a lucrative office — IC 33-42-12-1(i).

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