FREE WY NOTARY Prohibited Acts Questions and Answers
Which of the following actions is prohibited for a Wyoming notary?
A notary is prohibited from notarizing documents in which they have a direct financial or beneficial interest. This creates a conflict of interest and could invalidate the notarization. Notarizing for a personal friend is not automatically prohibited unless a conflict of interest exists.
Which of the following scenarios would be considered an improper notarial act in Wyoming?
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Wyoming notaries are required to have the signer physically present during the notarization. Notarizing a document without the signer present is a serious violation. Additionally, charging more than the allowed fee for notarial services is prohibited. Notaries are allowed to work across county lines, so that is not an issue.
Which of the following is considered the unauthorized practice of law for a Wyoming notary?
Notaries are prohibited from practicing law unless they are licensed attorneys. Explaining the contents of a legal document could be seen as giving legal advice, which is considered the unauthorized practice of law. Notaries should never explain or interpret documents for signers.
A Wyoming notary is asked to notarize a document for a family member. Which of the following is not allowed?
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Notaries are prohibited from notarizing documents in which they are directly named or have a financial interest. This includes transactions that involve family members if the notary stands to benefit financially. However, notarizing for a family member is generally allowed as long as there is no conflict of interest.
Which of the following would be a prohibited act for a Wyoming notary during the notarization process?
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Notaries in Wyoming must sign documents manually. Using a signature stamp is prohibited unless special accommodations have been approved. Additionally, notaries must register with the Secretary of State to perform Remote Online Notarizations (RON); conducting remote notarizations without registration is illegal.