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Notary Public Exam — Core Principles

Seal (KS): practice questions

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Question 1 · Kansas

How must the notary's name appear on a Kansas official stamp?

  1. In any legible form the notary chooses
  2. As shown on the notary's driver's license
  3. Exactly as it appears on the commission application
  4. As initials and surname only
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C. Exactly as it appears on the commission application — K.S.A. 53-5a18(a).

Question 2 · Kansas

Which wording must a Kansas notary's official stamp include?

  1. "Notarial Seal" and "Kansas"
  2. "Notary Public" and "State of Kansas"
  3. "Commissioned Notary" and the county
  4. "Official Seal" and the commission number
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B. "Notary Public" and "State of Kansas" — K.S.A. 53-5a18(a).

Question 3 · Kansas

Before a Kansas notary may use an official stamp, what must have been done?

  1. The stamp must first be registered with the county clerk of the notary's county
  2. The stamp must be approved by the surety company
  3. The notary must complete an electronic notary course
  4. An impression of the stamp must be filed with the Secretary of State
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D. An impression of the stamp must be filed with the Secretary of State — K.S.A. 53-5a18(a).

Question 4 · Kansas

A Kansas notary discovers their stamping device has been stolen. What must they do?

  1. Report it to local police within 48 hours only
  2. Promptly notify the Secretary of State
  3. Stop notarizing until the commission is reissued
  4. Publish a notice in a county newspaper
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B. Promptly notify the Secretary of State — K.S.A. 53-5a19(b).

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