Idaho Notary study guide
Idaho Notary · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
An Idaho notary public is a public official commissioned by the Idaho Secretary of State to verify the authenticity of documents and witness signatures on legal documents. The commission is useful for employees in banking, real estate, title, insurance, law offices, healthcare administration, and government, as well as for individuals who want to serve their community or work as mobile notaries and signing agents. Idaho does not require a test to apply, but the Secretary of State provides an online education course and a Notary Handbook, and the office began providing that online course on July 1, 2019. Preparation therefore centers on the handbook, the stamp requirements page, the Electronic Notary FAQ, and the certificate examples published by the Secretary of State. The Idaho Notary study guide has 5 sections and about 1,733 words.
01Bonding, Application, and Filing Fee
This domain tests how an Idaho notary commission is obtained and secured. The Secretary of State administers commissions under the Idaho Notary Public Act.
344 words, about 2 min02Notary Stamp Requirements
This domain tests the official stamp/seal: what it must contain, how it must be applied, and when it cannot be used. Idaho requires the official stamp on notarial certificates so the act can be verified.
357 words, about 2 min03Notarial Acts, Certificates, and Fees
This domain tests what an Idaho notary may perform, how the certificate is completed, and what may be charged. The certificate is the notary's official statement that the required steps occurred.
343 words, about 2 min04Notarization Process and Identification
This domain tests the steps that make a notarial act valid: personal appearance, identity verification, willingness, and presence at signing. Idaho notaries must be able to state in the certificate that the signer appeared and was identified by satisfactory evidence.
350 words, about 2 min05Electronic Notarization (eNotary) and Commission Changes
This domain tests Idaho's eNotary authorization and the duties that continue when a commission changes. Electronic notarization is not automatic; a commissioned notary must register with the Secretary of State and use an approved electronic notarization system before performing electronic notarial acts.
339 words, about 2 min