PA Notary Study Guide Exam Questions And Answers

A notary commission which began on January 1, 2017 (12:00 a.m.) will end on: - ANSWER-January 1, 2021 (11:59 p.m.) A notary public is not licensed to practice law and may not, under any circumstances, give legal advice unless he/she is a licensed attorney. - ANSWER-True You must be employed in or a legal resident of Pennsylvania to be eligible to become a notary public in this state. - ANSWER-True The notary public term of office is ______ years. - ANSWER-Four Applications for reappointment should be filed at least ________ prior to the expiration of the commission - ANSWER-Two to three months Notaries public are required to execute a _______ bond following appointment. - ANSWER-$10,000 Pennsylvania requires notaries to file a security bond no later than ______ days after the beginning of the prescribed commission term. - ANSWER-45 Days The state application filing fee is ______. - ANSWER-$42 A notary journal/ register is required by law. - ANSWER-True Administrative suspension or revocation of one's commission may result for failure to comply with notarial procedures and laws. - ANSWER-True