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Notary Public Exam — Core Principles

Seal/stamp (GA): practice questions

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Question 1 · Georgia

To have a notary seal made, a Georgia notary must present to the seal supplier:

  1. A copy of the oath of office signed by the clerk
  2. A letter of approval from the GSCCCA notary division
  3. The duplicate original certificate of appointment
  4. The notary's Georgia driver's license, nothing more
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C. The duplicate original certificate of appointment — O.C.G.A. 45-17-5(b), 45-17-6(b).

Question 2 · Georgia

Which element must appear on the seal of a Georgia notary commissioned after July 1, 1985?

  1. The notary's commission number
  2. The county of appointment
  3. The commission expiration date
  4. The notary's street address
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B. The county of appointment — O.C.G.A. 45-17-6(a)(1); GSCCCA FAQ notes Georgia issues no commission numbers.

Question 3 · Georgia

Within how many days must a Georgia notary send written notice of the loss or theft of the official seal?

  1. 5 days
  2. 30 days
  3. 60 days
  4. 10 days
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D. 10 days — O.C.G.A. 45-17-14.

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