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  1. Q11Which of the following can disqualify an applicant from an Arizona notary commission?

    • AWorking part-time
    • BA felony conviction without civil rights restored
    • CBeing self-employed
    • DLiving in a rural county
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    ✓ Correct answer: B. A felony conviction without civil rights restored

    A felony conviction can be grounds for denial unless the applicant's civil rights have been restored.

    Topic: Appointment & Renewal

  2. Q12If a notary moves and changes address, what must they do?

    • ANothing, the change is automatic
    • BNotify the Secretary of State of the new address
    • CApply for a brand-new commission
    • DNotify only their employer
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    ✓ Correct answer: B. Notify the Secretary of State of the new address

    A notary must notify the Secretary of State of a change of address.

    Topic: Appointment & Renewal

  3. Q13Optional errors and omissions (E&O) insurance is designed to:

    • AReplace the required surety bond
    • BProtect the notary from personal financial loss
    • CPay the notary's commission fee
    • DCover the public's losses only
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    ✓ Correct answer: B. Protect the notary from personal financial loss

    E&O insurance is optional coverage that protects the notary; it does not replace the public-protecting surety bond.

    Topic: Appointment & Renewal

  4. Q14When may a notary begin performing notarial acts?

    • AAs soon as the application is mailed
    • BOnce the commission is effective and bonding requirements are met
    • CAfter turning 21
    • DAfter passing a county exam
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    ✓ Correct answer: B. Once the commission is effective and bonding requirements are met

    A notary may act only after the commission is in effect and the bond requirement is satisfied.

    Topic: Appointment & Renewal

  5. Q15To continue serving without interruption, a notary should apply to renew:

    • AAfter the commission has already expired
    • BBefore the current commission expires
    • COnly every other term
    • DExactly on the expiration date
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    ✓ Correct answer: B. Before the current commission expires

    Applying for renewal before expiration helps avoid a gap in notarial authority.

    Topic: Appointment & Renewal

  6. Q16Which statement about a notary's commission certificate is correct?

    • AIt authorizes the practice of law
    • BIt evidences the authority to perform notarial acts in Arizona
    • CIt is transferable to another person
    • DIt guarantees immunity from lawsuits
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    ✓ Correct answer: B. It evidences the authority to perform notarial acts in Arizona

    The commission evidences authority to perform notarial acts; it is personal and non-transferable.

    Topic: Appointment & Renewal

  7. Q17A notary public is best described as which kind of official?

    • AA judicial officer who rules on disputes
    • BAn impartial ministerial officer
    • CA licensed attorney
    • DA law enforcement officer
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    ✓ Correct answer: B. An impartial ministerial officer

    A notary is an impartial public officer who performs ministerial (non-discretionary) acts.

    Topic: Duties & Authority

  8. Q18What is the notary's central duty during a notarization?

    • ATo confirm the document is legally valid
    • BTo verify the signer's identity and willingness
    • CTo approve the contents of the document
    • DTo provide legal advice
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    ✓ Correct answer: B. To verify the signer's identity and willingness

    The notary verifies the signer's identity and that the signer acts willingly and knowingly; it does not vouch for the document's contents.

    Topic: Duties & Authority

  9. Q19Which act may an Arizona notary lawfully perform?

    • AIssue a marriage license
    • BAdminister an oath or affirmation
    • CGrant a divorce
    • DNotarize via mental telepathy
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    ✓ Correct answer: B. Administer an oath or affirmation

    Administering oaths and affirmations is among the notarial acts an Arizona notary may perform.

    Topic: Duties & Authority

  10. Q20May a notary who is not an attorney give a customer legal advice about a document?

    • AYes, if asked politely
    • BNo, that is the unauthorized practice of law
    • CYes, for real estate documents only
    • DYes, if no fee is charged
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    ✓ Correct answer: B. No, that is the unauthorized practice of law

    A non-attorney notary giving legal advice engages in the unauthorized practice of law.

    Topic: Duties & Authority

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