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Notary Public Exam — Core Principles

Prohibited acts (MO): practice questions

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Question 1 · Missouri

A non-attorney notary advertises notarial services in Spanish. What must the advertisement prominently include, in Spanish?

  1. The notary's commission number and the commission expiration date
  2. A certificate from a licensed court interpreter verifying the translation
  3. A statement that the notary is not an attorney, and the notarial fees
  4. The mailing address of the secretary of state's complaint unit
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C. A statement that the notary is not an attorney, and the notarial fees — RSMo 486.680.2.

Question 2 · Missouri

Which act is a Missouri notary flatly prohibited from performing?

  1. Notarizing for a stranger identified by ID
  2. Certifying or authenticating a photograph
  3. Notarizing a document drafted in another state
  4. Administering an oath with no document
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B. Certifying or authenticating a photograph — RSMo 486.665.2; Missouri Notary Handbook (May 2025), 'Other Notary Information'.

Question 3 · Missouri

A person tenders the proper fee for an acknowledgment. Which is a lawful reason for the notary to decline?

  1. The notary reasonably believes the deal is unlawful
  2. The person is not a customer of the notary's employer
  3. The document was drafted in a different state
  4. The person lives in a different Missouri county
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A. The notary reasonably believes the deal is unlawful — RSMo 486.650.2(1).

Question 4 · Missouri

A non-attorney notary is also a licensed real estate agent. What may the notary do regarding documents?

  1. Nothing beyond notarizing, under any circumstances
  2. Select or draft documents within the real estate field
  3. Draft powers of attorney for clients outside real estate
  4. Advise clients on immigration forms for a flat fee
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B. Select or draft documents within the real estate field — RSMo 486.675.1-.2; 486.680.1.

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