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Notary Public Exam — Core Principles

Prohibited Acts (WA): practice questions

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Question 1 · Washington

Where must a Washington notary be physically located when performing a notarial act?

  1. Within the county where the signer lives
  2. Anywhere, if the signer is a Washington resident
  3. Within any state that has adopted RULONA
  4. Within the geographic borders of Washington
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D. Within the geographic borders of Washington — WAC 308-30-110(1).

Question 2 · Washington

What does the Washington testimonial rule forbid a notary to do?

  1. Use the notary seal or title to endorse an offering
  2. Notarize any document for a political candidate during an election
  3. Advertise notary services on the internet
  4. Charge for notarizing a business contract
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A. Use the notary seal or title to endorse an offering — WAC 308-30-230.

Question 3 · Washington

A Washington notary is asked to notarize a deed in which the notary's domestic partner is a party. What does the law say?

  1. It is allowed if a credible witness is present
  2. It is allowed if no fee is charged
  3. It is allowed if noted in the journal
  4. It is prohibited, and such an act is voidable
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D. It is prohibited, and such an act is voidable — RCW 42.45.020(2)(a), (c).

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