PA NOTARY EXAM - STATE TEST LATEST EDITION (JUST RELEASED)
RULONA - CORRECT ANSWER-Revised Uniform Law On Notarial Acts
When did RULONA take effect? - CORRECT ANSWER-10/26/17
How many hours of education must an applicant take for appointment or reappointment? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Three hours
What is the cost of the examination for the Pearson VUE Test? - CORRECT ANSWER-$65.00
How long does an applicant have to pass the Pearson VUE test? - CORRECT ANSWER-6
Months
Notarial Acts - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Taking an Acknowledgment
2. Administering and oath or affirmation
3. Taking a verification on oath or affirmation (includes affidavit)
4. Witnessing or attesting a signature (new notarial act)
5. Certifying or attesting a copy or deposition (no longer "taking a deposition")
6. Noting a protest of a negotiable instrument
What is on a Notary, in order? - CORRECT ANSWER-"Commonwealth of Pennsylvania" -
Notary Seal
Name of Notary, Notary Public
Name of the County where Notary maintains an office
Date Notaries Commission Expires
Notary Commission Number
Is the municipality on the stamp? - CORRECT ANSWER-No, the municipality is not on the
stamp
, What is the size of the stamp? - CORRECT ANSWER-1 inch and a width of 3 1/2 inches with a
plain border
Is an embosser required? - CORRECT ANSWER-No, the use of an embosser is optional
What is required in the Notary Journal? - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Date and Time of the notarial
act.
2. A description of the record, if any, and type of notarial act.
3. Full name and address (city and state only) of each individual for whom the notarial act is
performed.
4. If identity of individual is based on personal knowledge, a statement to that effect.
5. If identity of individual is based on satisfactory evidence, a brief description of the method
of identification and any identification credential presented, including the date of issuance
and expiration of an identification credential.
6. The fee charged by the notary public.
What are the requirements for a tangible journal? - CORRECT ANSWER-A bound register
with numbered pages
What are the requirements for an electronic journal? - CORRECT ANSWER-Must be tamper-
evident electronic format complying with dept. regulations.
Personal Appearance - CORRECT ANSWER-If a notarial act relates to a statement made in or
a signature executed on a record, the individual making the statement or executing the
signature shall appear before the notary when the notarial act is executed. The notary and
customer must be able to see, hear, communicate with, and give identification documents to
each other without the use of electronic devices.
Identification of an individual/customer - CORRECT ANSWER-Two forms of government
issued identification to be used to establish identity:
1: Valid(unexpired) Drivers License, Non-Driver ID Card or Passport
2: Current, contains signature or photo of the individual(ex: ss card)
RULONA - CORRECT ANSWER-Revised Uniform Law On Notarial Acts
When did RULONA take effect? - CORRECT ANSWER-10/26/17
How many hours of education must an applicant take for appointment or reappointment? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Three hours
What is the cost of the examination for the Pearson VUE Test? - CORRECT ANSWER-$65.00
How long does an applicant have to pass the Pearson VUE test? - CORRECT ANSWER-6
Months
Notarial Acts - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Taking an Acknowledgment
2. Administering and oath or affirmation
3. Taking a verification on oath or affirmation (includes affidavit)
4. Witnessing or attesting a signature (new notarial act)
5. Certifying or attesting a copy or deposition (no longer "taking a deposition")
6. Noting a protest of a negotiable instrument
What is on a Notary, in order? - CORRECT ANSWER-"Commonwealth of Pennsylvania" -
Notary Seal
Name of Notary, Notary Public
Name of the County where Notary maintains an office
Date Notaries Commission Expires
Notary Commission Number
Is the municipality on the stamp? - CORRECT ANSWER-No, the municipality is not on the
stamp
, What is the size of the stamp? - CORRECT ANSWER-1 inch and a width of 3 1/2 inches with a
plain border
Is an embosser required? - CORRECT ANSWER-No, the use of an embosser is optional
What is required in the Notary Journal? - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Date and Time of the notarial
act.
2. A description of the record, if any, and type of notarial act.
3. Full name and address (city and state only) of each individual for whom the notarial act is
performed.
4. If identity of individual is based on personal knowledge, a statement to that effect.
5. If identity of individual is based on satisfactory evidence, a brief description of the method
of identification and any identification credential presented, including the date of issuance
and expiration of an identification credential.
6. The fee charged by the notary public.
What are the requirements for a tangible journal? - CORRECT ANSWER-A bound register
with numbered pages
What are the requirements for an electronic journal? - CORRECT ANSWER-Must be tamper-
evident electronic format complying with dept. regulations.
Personal Appearance - CORRECT ANSWER-If a notarial act relates to a statement made in or
a signature executed on a record, the individual making the statement or executing the
signature shall appear before the notary when the notarial act is executed. The notary and
customer must be able to see, hear, communicate with, and give identification documents to
each other without the use of electronic devices.
Identification of an individual/customer - CORRECT ANSWER-Two forms of government
issued identification to be used to establish identity:
1: Valid(unexpired) Drivers License, Non-Driver ID Card or Passport
2: Current, contains signature or photo of the individual(ex: ss card)
