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Notary Public Exam — Core Principles

Seal (AR): practice questions

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Question 1 · Arkansas

When may an Arkansas notary purchase the official seal of office?

  1. Before taking the exam
  2. Before buying the bond
  3. After filing the oath with the county
  4. After receiving the Certificate of Commission
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D. After receiving the Certificate of Commission — AR Notary Handbook, Application Step 9, p. 5.

Question 2 · Arkansas

What form may the Arkansas notary seal of office take?

  1. A rubber stamp only
  2. A metal embosser only
  3. A digital image only
  4. A rubber stamp or a metal embosser
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D. A rubber stamp or a metal embosser — AR Notary Handbook, Seal of office, p. 7.

Question 3 · Arkansas

An Arkansas notary resigns before the commission expires. What should be done with the seal?

  1. Destroy it immediately
  2. Mail it to the Secretary of State
  3. Give it to the employer
  4. Keep it until the term ends
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A. Destroy it immediately — AR Notary Handbook, p. 8.

Question 4 · Arkansas

What ink color must an Arkansas notary seal use?

  1. Blue or black
  2. Black only
  3. Any dark color
  4. Purple or black
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A. Blue or black — AR Notary Handbook, Seal of office, p. 7.

Question 5 · Arkansas

Which county must appear on an Arkansas notary seal?

  1. The county where the act takes place
  2. The county where the notary works
  3. The county where the notary was born
  4. The county where the notary's bond is filed
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D. The county where the notary's bond is filed — AR Notary Handbook, Seal of office, p. 7.

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