PA Notary Exam Practice Test Questions with Correct Answers.

Question #1: Is there a difference between being appointed and being commissioned? Correct Answer YES. Being appointed confirms your qualification for the office of notary public, and being commissioned means that you are authorized to conduct notarial acts. Upon appointment and prior to becoming a commissioned notary public, you will need to take an oath of office, and record your oath, bond, commission, and official signature in the County where you maintain a business or work address, within: Correct Answer 45 days. What is the purpose of a notary public's surety bond? Correct Answer The surety bond is a financial guarantee to the Commonwealth and the notary's customers. If a customer suffers a financial loss due to a notary's failure to fulfill their duties and responsibilities, the state or the customer has the right to remedy the matter by seeking compensation from your bond. How many notarial acts is a Pennsylvania notary public authorized to perform? Correct Answer six It is a conflict of interest if a notary public performs notarial acts as: Correct Answer For the direct benefit of their spouse. As a Pennsylvania notary public, you may only perform notarial acts: Correct Answer Within the geographical borders of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. What would NOT constitute a conflict of interest? Correct Answer Being a shareholder in a publicly traded company that is a party to a notarized transaction. What would constitute a direct or pecuniary interest? Correct Answer Receiving monetary compensation other than a notary fee, that is contingent upon you notarizing a document.