1. B

A Rhode Island notary administers oaths and affirmations, not certifies truth of statements.

2. B

Notaries verify identity and willingness, not the content’s accuracy.

3. A

A valid U.S. passport is acceptable ID.

4. A

Lack of language comprehension without interpreter justifies refusal.

5. B

An acknowledgment affirms voluntary signing.

6. B

A jurat requires an oath or affirmation.

7. B

Certificate requires notary’s details.

8. C

RI commissions last 5 years.

9. C

Expired commission means no authority.

10. C

Notaries cannot notarize own signatures.

11. B

Charging above limit is improper.

12. B

Forgery leads to revocation and penalties.

13. B

RI sets $10 maximum per act.

14. A

Notaries must be impartial.

15. A

Ensure signer understands by reading aloud.

16. B

Jurat requires oath or affirmation.

17. A

Act type is essential in certificate.

18. B

Remote identification invalidates notarization.

19. A

Oath requires truth declaration.

20. B

Refusal avoids conflict of interest.

21. C

Certain personal documents like diplomas may be certified, but not vital or public records.

22. B

Seal must include name, title, and state.

23. B

ID verification is mandatory.

24. B

Advising on legal forms is unauthorized practice of law.

25. C

Must notify Secretary of State.

26. B

Governor appoints with Senate consent.

27. B

Journals include date, act type, and ID evidence.

28. C

Blank documents cannot be notarized.

29. A

Personal knowledge comes from familiarity.

30. C

Must refuse if oath not taken.

31. B

Notary powers cover all lawful acts in-state.

32. A

Excess fees may revoke commission.

33. A

Neutrality is essential.

34. C

Notary cannot be both witness and notary for wills.

35. B

Moral character is a qualification.