Notary Public Course

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If a customer brings a document to a notary public without a notarial certificate and asks the notary public to “notarize” it, and the customer is unsure whether a certificate of acknowledgment should be completed or whether a jurat would be in order, the notary should recommend the client consult with an attorney.	True False
Since a notary public comes into contact with a large number of legal documents, from deeds to wills to contracts, among many others, there may be a temptation to offer advice or comment on legal aspects of the documents instead of carrying out the notarial activities alone. But it is very important to remember that a notary public cannot undertake any acts that constitute the practice of the law.	True False
If the customer is unsure, the notary public should recommend that the customer confer with the party receiving the document or that the customer consult with an attorney?	True False
Best practices tip: If the customer is unsure, the notary public should recommend that the customer not confer with the party receiving the document?	True False
What are among some of the acts that constitute the practice of law?	Preparation of legal documents Drafting of legal documents Selection of legal documents Giving advice with relation to any legal document or legal matter. All of the above

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