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Notary Public Exam — Core Principles

Discipline (RI): practice questions

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Question 1 · Rhode Island

Termination of which certificate is a listed ground for discipline of a Rhode Island notary?

  1. A real estate or insurance license
  2. A driver license or state ID card
  3. Admission to the RI bar or public accountancy
  4. A business entity registration
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C. Admission to the RI bar or public accountancy — R.I. Gen. Laws §42-30.1-16(a)(7).

Question 2 · Rhode Island

Which agency investigates complaints against Rhode Island notaries on the Governor's behalf?

  1. The Secretary of State's office
  2. The Department of Administration
  3. The Attorney General's office
  4. The clerk of the Rhode Island Superior Court
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B. The Department of Administration — RI Notary Public Manual (rev. 7/2024), Complaints and Notary Misconduct.

Question 3 · Rhode Island

Which of these is a listed ground to deny, revoke or suspend a Rhode Island notary commission?

  1. Using an embosser with a highlighter
  2. Refusing to notarize when unsure of identity
  3. Charging a fee below the maximum
  4. Discipline of a notary commission in another state
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D. Discipline of a notary commission in another state — R.I. Gen. Laws §42-30.1-16(a)(6).

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