Arkansas Notary Practice Test

Can a notary partake in a deposition as part of their notarial duties?

1. Only if they are a certified court reporter

2. Yes, always

3. No, never

4. No, unless given special permission

The correct answer is: Only if they are a certified court reporter

Notaries are professionals who are primarily responsible for verifying the identities of individuals signing important documents and assisting in the execution of those documents. While notaries may also serve as certified court reporters, they are not automatically authorized to partake in all aspects of a court proceeding, such as depositions. Therefore, the statement that a notary can "always" participate in a deposition is incorrect. Similarly, the statement that they can "never" participate is also incorrect, as there may be certain circumstances where a notary is granted special permission to do so. However, as a general rule, notaries are not authorized to participate in depositions as part of their notarial duties unless they are also certified court reporters.