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Notary Public Exam — Core Principles

Seal and stamp (ND): practice questions

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Question 1 · North Dakota

Before a vendor may provide a North Dakota notary with an official stamping device, the notary must present:

  1. A recorded copy of the oath from the county recorder
  2. A receipt for the bond premium from the surety company
  3. A certificate of authorization from the secretary of state
  4. A signed letter of approval from the notary's current employer
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C. A certificate of authorization from the secretary of state — NDCC 44-06.1-16(1).

Question 2 · North Dakota

What is the maximum size of a rectangular North Dakota notary stamp, unless the secretary of state permits otherwise?

  1. 7/8 inch tall by 2 5/8 inches wide
  2. 1 inch tall by 2 1/2 inches wide
  3. 3/4 inch tall by 2 inches wide
  4. 1 1/8 inches tall by 3 inches wide
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A. 7/8 inch tall by 2 5/8 inches wide — NDCC 44-06.1-16(1).

Question 3 · North Dakota

An employer paid for a North Dakota notary's stamping device. Who may keep and use it?

  1. The employer, since it paid for the device
  2. Any notary the employer designates
  3. Only the notary
  4. The employer, after the notary leaves
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C. Only the notary — NDCC 44-06.1-16(4).

Question 4 · North Dakota

What must a North Dakota notary do when their commission expires or is revoked?

  1. Return the stamp to the vendor for a refund
  2. Disable the stamping device so it is unusable
  3. Mail the stamp to the secretary of state
  4. Keep the stamp in case the commission is renewed
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B. Disable the stamping device so it is unusable — NDCC 44-06.1-16(2).

Question 5 · North Dakota

Which words must appear on a North Dakota notary stamp?

  1. "Great Seal of North Dakota" and "Notary"
  2. "State of North Dakota" and "Notary Public"
  3. "Commissioned Notary Public" and the county name
  4. "Notary Public" and the commission number
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B. "State of North Dakota" and "Notary Public" — NDCC 44-06.1-16(1).

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