California Notary License Practice Exam

Under which condition shall notaries not perform notary actions?

1. If they are not certified

2. If they are named as a principal in a financial transaction

3. If the document is in a foreign language

4. If they have not met the signer in person

The correct answer is: If they are named as a principal in a financial transaction

Notaries are required to act as a neutral third party and should not be named as a principal in a financial transaction in which they are notarizing documents. This could create a conflict of interest and compromise the integrity of the notary's actions. Options A, C, and D are not necessarily conditions that would prevent a notary from performing notary actions. Option A may vary by state, but in general, a certification is not required for notaries to perform their duties. Option C may require a translator to be present to ensure the notary understands the contents of the document, but it does not prohibit them from performing their duties. Finally, option D may be preferred for the notary to properly identify the signer, but it is not a condition that must be met for notary actions to take place. Overall, option B is the most correct answer as it goes against the ethical standards