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Which action constitutes a violation related to influencing a notary public?
Which action constitutes a violation related to influencing a notary public?
- Influencing a notary public to omit required information from their official journal. (correct)
- Asking a notary public for clarification on the necessary steps for document authentication.
- Advising a notary public on the best practices for maintaining confidentiality of client information.
- Requesting a notary to expedite the notarization process to meet a deadline.
What is the legal consequence for coercing a notary public into performing an improper act?
What is the legal consequence for coercing a notary public into performing an improper act?
- No legal consequence, as long as no direct harm results from the act.
- A misdemeanor charge. (correct)
- A civil penalty.
- A felony charge.
Which scenario exemplifies the coercion of a notary public related to their official journal?
Which scenario exemplifies the coercion of a notary public related to their official journal?
- Advising a notary to use a specific type of binding for their journal to ensure longevity.
- Providing a notary with software to help them digitally manage and secure their journal entries.
- Consulting a notary about the appropriate method for correcting errors in their journal entries.
- Pressuring a notary to backdate an entry in their official journal to align with a client's request. (correct)
What action would be considered an improper notarial act if a person influences a notary to perform it?
What action would be considered an improper notarial act if a person influences a notary to perform it?
Under what circumstances is influencing a notary public considered a misdemeanor?
Under what circumstances is influencing a notary public considered a misdemeanor?
Which scenario illustrates a violation concerning the modification of a notary's journal entry?
Which scenario illustrates a violation concerning the modification of a notary's journal entry?
What distinguishes a violation related to notarial acts from a legitimate request of a notary public?
What distinguishes a violation related to notarial acts from a legitimate request of a notary public?
When does a request to a notary public become 'coercion' or 'influence' in an illegal sense?
When does a request to a notary public become 'coercion' or 'influence' in an illegal sense?
How does the law protect the integrity of the official journal maintained by a notary public?
How does the law protect the integrity of the official journal maintained by a notary public?
What is the primary purpose of laws that prohibit influencing a notary public to perform an improper act?
What is the primary purpose of laws that prohibit influencing a notary public to perform an improper act?
Flashcards
Improper Notarial Acts
Improper Notarial Acts
It is a misdemeanor to solicit, coerce, or influence a notary public to perform an improper notarial act.
Examples of Violations
Examples of Violations
Completing a false certificate, influencing incorrect journal entries, or preventing required journal entries are violations.
Coercion of a Notary
Coercion of a Notary
Pressuring a notary to act improperly, manipulate records, or omit information in their official duties.
Misdemeanor
Misdemeanor
A crime punishable by law, less serious than a felony.
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- Soliciting, coercing, or influencing a notary public to perform an improper notarial act, knowing it to be improper, is a misdemeanor.
- This includes acts related to maintaining the official journal.
- Violations include coercing or influencing a notary to:
- Complete a false certificate of acknowledgment or jurat
- Not enter required information in the official journal
- Enter false information in the official journal
- Falsely modify a journal entry
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