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disposition - ANSWER Written statement verified by oath, mainly written testimony of a witness in advance of the trial or hearing extortion - ANSWER the wresting of anything of value from another b... y duress, force, or by any undue exercise of power forgery - ANSWER The fraudulent making or altering of any writing, with the intent to deceive another and prejudice the person in some right Perjury - ANSWER making, in an official proceeding, under an oath required or authorized by law, a false statement which the person does not believe to be true Subornation - ANSWER the willful and corrupt procuring of another to commit perjury. Judicial circuit #1 - ANSWER Oahu and Kalawao (Molokai) Judicial circuit #2 - ANSWER Maui, Molokai (except Kalawao), Lanai, Kahoolawe, and Molokini Judicial circuit #3 - ANSWER Island of Hawaii Judicial circuit #4 - ANSWER Kauai and Niihau Date of Notarial act - ANSWER Notary must indicate This..In Hawaii you CAN perform notarial services on sundays and holidays.... looks like this: "July 4, 20____" Changes on document - ANSWER Inspect each document, any interlineations, erasures, or other changes should be brought to the attention of the signer. If ok, notary places initials in margin opposite of each interlineation, erasure, or change. (have person who is signing initial as well) HAR 5-11-8 The essentials of an Affidavit - ANSWER Venue, Body (name, first duly sworn on oath and signed the statement), signature, Jurat(Subscribed and sworn to) states that the affiant took the oath and signed thhe statement, And signature, seal, Commission expiration date Notarial Seal - ANSWER Engraved seal of office, circular, not over two (2) inches in diameter. Must show Notary's name and Commission number, words "notary public" and "State of Hawaii". Official signature, Printed or typed name, date of commission expiration. Appointment and Tenure - ANSWER Appointed by Attorney General to be a notary for the state. (serve a term of four (4) years) Hawaii Notary Qualifications - ANSWER US citizen, Hawaii Resident, At least 18 years old. Notary Services - ANSWER a public officer and as such is required to provide notarial service to the general public Notary functions - ANSWER administering oaths, Witnessing the signing of documents, attesting to the identity of the signers of the document, noting protests, and taking acknowledgements of documents. Official signature - ANSWER something a notary must sign name as appears on stamp. Ex. if seal says "John Doe" signature cannot say "J. Doe". (Note: must add date of expiration and typed or printed name of notary below signature) Authentication - ANSWER When a document notarized by a local notary public is sent to another state or country Official Bond - ANSWER Each entering duties, shall execute surety bond of $1,000 Notarial Record Book - ANSWER EVERY notary public shall record in a book of records all acts, protests, depositions, and other things. Includes the following: (1) Type, date, and time of day of the notarial act (2) title or type and date of document (3) signature, printed name, and address of each person whose signature is notarized (4) other parties (5) manner which signer was identified. Acknowledgement - ANSWER Public declaration or formal statement of the person executing an instrument. That the execution was his/her "free act and deed". Oath - ANSWER A solemn pledge or promise made by a person (often called the affiant) with an appeal to God, or a supreme being, to attest to the truth of the person's words. Affirmation - ANSWER Solemn statement or declaration made as a substitute for a sworn statement by a person whose conscience will not permit the person to swear at all. Affidavit - ANSWER written or printed statement of facts, made voluntarily, and under oath or affirmation of the party making it, taken before an officer having authority to administer such oath Protest - ANSWER formal declaration made by a person in interest or concerned in some act about to be done, or already performed, whereby the person expresses the person's dissent or disapproval, or affirms the act against the person's will. [Show More]

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