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Notary Public Exam — Core Principles

Prohibited acts (IA): practice questions

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Question 1 · Iowa

An Iowa bank tells its notary to notarize only for account holders. Is this allowed?

  1. No; neither the notary nor the employer may require that
  2. Yes; employers may set any service policy
  3. Yes, but only for documents over $1,000
  4. No, unless the policy is posted on a sign at the bank counter
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A. No; neither the notary nor the employer may require that — Iowa Code 9B.8(3).

Question 2 · Iowa

What does an Iowa notary commission authorize a non-attorney notary to do regarding immigration?

  1. Complete immigration forms for a fee
  2. Represent clients in immigration hearings
  3. Advise on which visa forms to file
  4. None of these; it confers no such authority
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D. None of these; it confers no such authority — Iowa Code 9B.25(1)(b)-(d).

Question 3 · Iowa

Who may use the term "notario publico" when advertising notarial services in Iowa?

  1. Any notary who speaks Spanish
  2. Any notary with five years of service
  3. Only an attorney licensed to practice law in Iowa
  4. Only a notary approved for remote notarization
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C. Only an attorney licensed to practice law in Iowa — Iowa Code 9B.25(3).

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