References

Throughout this training we will reference various Hawaii law and manuals and use the abbreviation for these. Throughout the next few slides is a list of the references and abbreviations that we will use.

Hawaii Revised Statute, Chapter 456, Notaries Public (January 6, 2022)

• This is the main law that pertains to Notaries Public in the state of Hawaii.
• This law is commonly referred to as HRS 456.
• We will use the abbreviation (HRS 456) throughout this training as reference to this document.

Hawaii Administrative Rule, Title 5, Department of the Attorney General, Chapter 5-11, Notaries Public (January 20, 2022)

• This chapter is meant to clarify and implement HRS 456.
• This chapter is commonly referred to as HAR 5-11.
• We will use the abbreviation (HAR 5-11) throughout this training as reference to this document.

Notary Public Manual, State of Hawaii, Department of the Attorney General, (March 2021)

• This manual provides guidance and examples of various notary public requirements and practices.
• This is the study guide issued by the Department of the Attorney General for the notary exam.
• We will use the abbreviation (NPM) throughout this training as reference to this document.