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Notary Public Exam — Core Principles

Remote notarization (IA): practice questions

Our Notary Public bank has 14 questions on this topic. Here are 5 of them with answers; the full mock exam draws from every topic, like the real one.

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Question 1 · Iowa

Which statement satisfies the Iowa short-form certificate rule for a remote notarial act?

  1. "Notarized by video conference"
  2. "The signer appeared remotely before me by webcam and audio link"
  3. "This notarial act involved the use of communication technology"
  4. "Remote online notarization performed"
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C. "This notarial act involved the use of communication technology" — Iowa Code 9B.14A(5)(b).

Question 2 · Iowa

Within what time must all Iowa knowledge-based authentication questions be answered?

  1. One minute
  2. Five minutes
  3. Two minutes
  4. Ten minutes
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C. Two minutes — Iowa Admin. Code 721-43.9(2)(a)(4).

Question 3 · Iowa

Where must an Iowa notary be located to perform a notarial act for a remotely located individual?

  1. In Iowa
  2. In any state bordering Iowa
  3. Anywhere in the United States
  4. In the same county as the signer
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A. In Iowa — Iowa Code 9B.14A(3): a notary public located in this state.

Question 4 · Iowa

To directly facilitate an Iowa remote notarial act, what must a remote facilitator maintain in Iowa?

  1. A licensed notary on staff
  2. A usual place of business, or a registered office or agent
  3. A surety bond of $25,000
  4. A server located in Iowa
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B. A usual place of business, or a registered office or agent — Iowa Code 9B.14B.

Question 5 · Iowa

What must an Iowa notary do before performing the first notarial act for a remotely located individual?

  1. Post a second surety bond
  2. Notify the Secretary of State and identify the technologies to be used
  3. Register with the county recorder
  4. Record a sample practice session and submit it to the Secretary of State
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B. Notify the Secretary of State and identify the technologies to be used — Iowa Code 9B.14A(7).

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