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Notary Public Exam — Core Principles

Prohibited acts (MS): practice questions

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Question 1 · Mississippi

Under the Mississippi rules, in what minimum type size must the non-attorney notary statement be displayed at the place of performance?

  1. 8-point type
  2. 10-point type
  3. 12-point type
  4. 14-point type
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B. 10-point type — SOS Rule 10.7.

Question 2 · Mississippi

For which of these people is a Mississippi notary prohibited from notarizing a signature?

  1. A first cousin
  2. A coworker
  3. A niece
  4. A neighbor
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C. A niece — Miss. Code § 25-34-7(2)(b): spouse, child, sibling, parent, grandparent, grandchild, aunt or uncle, niece or nephew, and listed in-laws, steps, half-siblings.

Question 3 · Mississippi

Which situation does NOT disqualify a Mississippi notary from performing a notarial act?

  1. The notary is a party to the record
  2. The signer is the notary's grandparent
  3. The notary will receive a commission on the sale
  4. The notary is an employee notarizing for the employer
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D. The notary is an employee notarizing for the employer — Miss. Code § 25-34-7(3)(a).

Question 4 · Mississippi

Which term may a Mississippi notary who is not a licensed attorney NOT use?

  1. Notario publico
  2. Notary public
  3. Notarial officer
  4. Commissioned notary
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A. Notario publico — Miss. Code § 25-34-47(3).

Question 5 · Mississippi

What is the status of a Mississippi notarial act performed for a prohibited relative?

  1. Voidable
  2. Fully valid
  3. Void from the start
  4. Valid if a witness signs
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A. Voidable — Miss. Code § 25-34-7(4).

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