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Notary Public Exam — Core Principles

Remote Notarization (MD): practice questions

Our Notary Public bank has 9 questions on this topic. Here are 4 of them with answers; the full mock exam draws from every topic, like the real one.

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Question 1 · Maryland

Unless regulations require otherwise, how long must the audio-visual recording of a remote notarial act be kept?

  1. At least 3 years
  2. At least 5 years
  3. At least 7 years
  4. At least 10 years
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D. At least 10 years — State Gov't § 18-214(j)(3).

Question 2 · Maryland

What must a Maryland notary do before the first notarial act for a remotely located individual?

  1. Post a $10,000 bond
  2. Get written approval from the State Senator for the district
  3. Notify the Secretary of State and name the technologies
  4. Pass a second examination
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C. Notify the Secretary of State and name the technologies — State Gov't § 18-214(k)(1).

Question 3 · Maryland

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

  1. 2 minutes
  2. 5 minutes
  3. 10 minutes
  4. 1 minute
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A. 2 minutes — State Gov't § 18-223(c)(4).

Question 4 · Maryland

A personal representative assumes authority over a deceased notary's remote-act recordings. Within how many days must they notify the Secretary of State?

  1. 30 days
  2. 10 days
  3. 60 days
  4. 90 days
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A. 30 days — State Gov't § 18-214(j)(2).

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