PA Notary Exam | Actual Questions And Answers Latest
Updated 2026/2027 (Graded A+)
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Minimum age to become a Notary in PA
- ✔✔18 years of age
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What is maximum amount of time to record bond, oath of office and commission at the Recorder of
Deeds in the county which the notary maintains an office?
- ✔✔45 Days
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Under RULONA, what amount must surety bond from insurance company licensed in PA in?
- ✔✔$10,000
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RULONA requires a surety company provide the Department of State how many days notice before
canceling the bond?
- ✔✔30 Days
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The department of state may impose an administrative penalty on a Notary for each act or omission
which constitutes a violation of Chapter 3 or on any person who performs a notarial act without being
properly appointed and commissioned as a Notary up to what amount?
- ✔✔$1,000.00
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A Notary's personal representative, guardian or any other person in possession of the Notary Journal
has how many days to return Journal to Recorder of Deeds?
- ✔✔30 Days
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Upon expiration of commission, or resignation of commission, or revocation of commission, the Notary
must deliver the Notary Journal to the Recorder of Deeds within how many days?
- ✔✔30 Days
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State of PA's Notary commission application fee is how much?
- ✔✔$42.00
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Upon resignation or expiration, the stamping device should do all of the following EXCEPT:
- Destroying
- Defacing
- Damaging
- Surrender possession
, - ✔✔Surrender Possession
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Surrendering possession of the stamping device only used at times of
- ✔✔suspension or revocation
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Who promulgates the rules and regulations under the Notary Act under Chapter 3 Sec 327(a)
- ✔✔PA Department of State
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All of the following are permitted EXCEPT
acknowledgements
oaths and affirmations
stamped signatures
verification's
- ✔✔Stamped Signatures
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The body of the document must contain the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and The County (T/F)
- ✔✔True
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The notary Journal must contain all of the following: (6)
i. - ✔✔1. Date and time of act
ii. 2. Type of act
iii. 3. Identification of the individual
iv. 4. Notary fee (n/a)
v. 5. Clerical or administrative fees (n/a)
vi. 6. Customer name & city and state
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Notary may refuse to perform a notarial act when: (3)
i. - ✔✔1. The party appears incompetent
ii. 2. Non-voluntary signature
iii. 3. Physical appearance does not resemble the identification provided well enough
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The Notary Act requires a Notary to notify the Department of State if the notary's journal is lost or stolen
within:
- ✔✔Promptly
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Documents used to identify an individual must contain all of the following except:
- ✔✔Current US government issued Identification containing signature, picture or physical
description.
Updated 2026/2027 (Graded A+)
•
Minimum age to become a Notary in PA
- ✔✔18 years of age
•
What is maximum amount of time to record bond, oath of office and commission at the Recorder of
Deeds in the county which the notary maintains an office?
- ✔✔45 Days
•
Under RULONA, what amount must surety bond from insurance company licensed in PA in?
- ✔✔$10,000
•
RULONA requires a surety company provide the Department of State how many days notice before
canceling the bond?
- ✔✔30 Days
•
The department of state may impose an administrative penalty on a Notary for each act or omission
which constitutes a violation of Chapter 3 or on any person who performs a notarial act without being
properly appointed and commissioned as a Notary up to what amount?
- ✔✔$1,000.00
•
A Notary's personal representative, guardian or any other person in possession of the Notary Journal
has how many days to return Journal to Recorder of Deeds?
- ✔✔30 Days
•
Upon expiration of commission, or resignation of commission, or revocation of commission, the Notary
must deliver the Notary Journal to the Recorder of Deeds within how many days?
- ✔✔30 Days
•
State of PA's Notary commission application fee is how much?
- ✔✔$42.00
•
Upon resignation or expiration, the stamping device should do all of the following EXCEPT:
- Destroying
- Defacing
- Damaging
- Surrender possession
, - ✔✔Surrender Possession
•
Surrendering possession of the stamping device only used at times of
- ✔✔suspension or revocation
•
Who promulgates the rules and regulations under the Notary Act under Chapter 3 Sec 327(a)
- ✔✔PA Department of State
•
All of the following are permitted EXCEPT
acknowledgements
oaths and affirmations
stamped signatures
verification's
- ✔✔Stamped Signatures
•
The body of the document must contain the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and The County (T/F)
- ✔✔True
•
The notary Journal must contain all of the following: (6)
i. - ✔✔1. Date and time of act
ii. 2. Type of act
iii. 3. Identification of the individual
iv. 4. Notary fee (n/a)
v. 5. Clerical or administrative fees (n/a)
vi. 6. Customer name & city and state
•
Notary may refuse to perform a notarial act when: (3)
i. - ✔✔1. The party appears incompetent
ii. 2. Non-voluntary signature
iii. 3. Physical appearance does not resemble the identification provided well enough
•
The Notary Act requires a Notary to notify the Department of State if the notary's journal is lost or stolen
within:
- ✔✔Promptly
•
Documents used to identify an individual must contain all of the following except:
- ✔✔Current US government issued Identification containing signature, picture or physical
description.
