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Notary Public Exam — Core Principles

Discipline (AL): practice questions

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Question 1 · Alabama

When a party files an affidavit alleging notary violations with the Secretary of State or the judge of probate, where is it forwarded?

  1. The Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency
  2. The Alabama State Bar's general counsel
  3. The notary's bonding company
  4. The county commission of the notary's county
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A. The Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency — Ala. Code § 36-20-75(d)(1).

Question 2 · Alabama

An Alabama notary resigns while under investigation. What happens to the investigation?

  1. It ends on the date of resignation
  2. It may continue to a conclusion
  3. It is transferred to the surety
  4. It is sealed for four years
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B. It may continue to a conclusion — Ala. Code § 36-20-75(d)(2).

Question 3 · Alabama

An Alabama notary's commission is suspended for six months. What happens to its expiration date?

  1. It is not extended
  2. It is extended six months
  3. It is extended one year
  4. It resets to four years
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A. It is not extended — Ala. Code § 36-20-75(a).

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