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Notary Public Exam — Core Principles

Prohibited acts (GA): practice questions

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Question 1 · Georgia

A Georgia notary who is an officer of a bank may lawfully:

  1. Acknowledge the notary's own signature signed as the bank's agent
  2. Witness the notary's own signature on a bank loan as an individual
  3. Take the acknowledgment of a party to a deed made to the bank
  4. Protest a note held by the bank on which the notary is a party
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C. Take the acknowledgment of a party to a deed made to the bank — O.C.G.A. 45-17-12(b).

Question 2 · Georgia

A non-attorney Georgia notary who must give the advertising notice is also required to:

  1. File a copy of each advertisement with the GSCCCA
  2. Obtain a surety bond before running any advertisement
  3. Post a schedule of the fees set by law at the place of business
  4. Keep a log of advertisements for the appointing clerk
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C. Post a schedule of the fees set by law at the place of business — O.C.G.A. 45-17-8.2(e).

Question 3 · Georgia

A non-attorney Georgia notary who advertises notary services must include a notice stating that the notary:

  1. Is not a Georgia attorney and may not give or take fees for legal advice
  2. Is commissioned by a clerk of superior court for a four-year term
  3. Charges no more than $2.00 for each notarial act that is performed
  4. Has completed notary training approved by the GSCCCA in the past year
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A. Is not a Georgia attorney and may not give or take fees for legal advice — O.C.G.A. 45-17-8.2(b).

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