New Jersey Notary Practice Exam

When executing a certificate, what is not required?

1. The date of the notarial act

2. The notary's personal ID number

3. The jurisdiction of the notarial act

4. The title of the notarial officer

The correct answer is: The notary's personal ID number

In the context of executing a certificate for a notarial act, it is important to know what information is essential and what is not. The notary's personal ID number is not a requirement for the certification process. Instead, the focus is on key details that validate the act itself. When a notarial certificate is completed, it must include the date of the notarial act, which is essential for establishing when the act occurred. Additionally, the jurisdiction is necessary as it specifies the legal authority under which the notary is operating. Lastly, the title of the notarial officer affirms their role and capacity to perform the notarial act. The absence of the notary’s personal ID number does not impact the validity of the notarial act since the signature and seal of the notary will typically serve as identifiable markers of their authority. Thus, it is sufficient for the notary to include all other critical pieces of information while omitting personal identification numbers.