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Notary Public Exam — Core Principles

Commission (ME): practice questions

Our Notary Public bank has 13 questions on this topic. Here are 5 of them with answers; the full mock exam draws from every topic, like the real one.

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Question 1 · Maine

If a new notary is conscientiously scrupulous of taking an oath, what words replace "so help me God"?

  1. "Subject to the laws of this State"
  2. "This I do under penalty of perjury"
  3. "I so pledge before these witnesses"
  4. "Upon my honor as a citizen of Maine"
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B. "This I do under penalty of perjury" — 4 M.R.S. 1922(3).

Question 2 · Maine

How long is a Maine notary public commission valid?

  1. 10 years, renewable once
  2. 7 years
  3. 4 years
  4. 5 years from the date the oath is taken
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B. 7 years — 4 M.R.S. 1922(4); 29-250 C.M.R. ch. 700, 2(3).

Question 3 · Maine

After the certificate of commission is mailed, how long does the appointee have to be sworn in by a dedimus justice?

  1. 60 calendar days from the mailing date
  2. 6 months
  3. 10 business days
  4. 30 calendar days
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D. 30 calendar days — 29-250 C.M.R. ch. 700, 2(4)(A).

Question 4 · Maine

After a name change, when may a Maine notary begin notarizing under the new name?

  1. Only after a new commission is issued and a new oath is taken
  2. Immediately on marriage or court order, using either name
  3. Once the notary has signed both the old and new names on every certificate for 30 days
  4. After notice is delivered, the database is updated and any stamp is changed
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D. After notice is delivered, the database is updated and any stamp is changed — 29-250 C.M.R. ch. 700, 2(5)(B).

Question 5 · Maine

Before whom must a newly appointed Maine notary take and subscribe the oath of office?

  1. The clerk of the county Probate Court
  2. The Governor or the Governor's designee
  3. Any Maine notary public with at least five years' service
  4. A dedimus justice
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D. A dedimus justice — 4 M.R.S. 1922(3).

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