PA Notary Public Exam Questions With
Rationale Answers
Minimum age to become a Notary in PA - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-45
Days
Under RULONA, what amount must surety bond from insurance company licensed in
PA in? - ANSWER-$10,000
RULONA requires a surety company provide the Department of State how many days
notice before canceling the bond? - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-$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? -
ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-30 Days
State of PA's Notary commission application fee is how much? - ANSWER-$42.00
All of the following are permitted EXCEPT
acknowledgements
oaths and affirmations
,stamped signatures
verification's on oath and affirmations - ANSWER-Stamped Signatures
The body of the document must contain the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and The
County (T/F) - ANSWER-True
Notary may refuse to perform a notarial act when: (3) - ANSWER-1. The party appears
incompetent
2. Non-voluntary signature
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: - ANSWER-Promptly
Prohibited notary acts - ANSWER-Drafting legal documents & providing legal advice.
Notary commission is effective for - ANSWER-4 years
New Pennsylvania Notary Public Law house Bill 25 became - ANSWER-RULONA Act
73
RULONA became effective - ANSWER-October 9, 2013
How many days notice for bond cancellation? - ANSWER-30 Days
How many days to record in county office? - ANSWER-45 Days or 90 Days for
Reappointment
Continuing ed course must exceed 3 hours 6 month prior to what? - ANSWER-
Application of Renewal
, Who is exempt from becoming a Notary (3) - ANSWER-1. Judicial Office
2. Federal employee &/or appointed person who receives salary
3. Any member of General Assembly
How much does it cost to do a name change? - ANSWER-Free
How many days do you have to report a name change? - ANSWER-30 Days
Where should letters of resignation be sent? - ANSWER-Dept of State Bureau of
Commissions, Elections, and Legislation
When resigning: papers must be released to whom and when? - ANSWER-To the
County Office Recorders, within 30 Days
When resigning: stamp must be released to whom and when? - ANSWER-rubber stamp
delivered to Dept of State Bureau of commissions within in 10 days
Official stamp wording requirements (5 requirements) - ANSWER-1. "Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania "
2. "Notary Seal"
3. Name, "Notary Public"
4. County
5. Expiration Date
Official stamp border size - ANSWER-1" (H); 3.5" (Width); Plain Border
Stamping device security is responsibility of - ANSWER-Notary
Upon resignation or death the stamp should be: - ANSWER-disabled by destroying,
defacing, damaging, erasing, or securing against use in which is it rendered unusable
Rationale Answers
Minimum age to become a Notary in PA - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-45
Days
Under RULONA, what amount must surety bond from insurance company licensed in
PA in? - ANSWER-$10,000
RULONA requires a surety company provide the Department of State how many days
notice before canceling the bond? - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-$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? -
ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-30 Days
State of PA's Notary commission application fee is how much? - ANSWER-$42.00
All of the following are permitted EXCEPT
acknowledgements
oaths and affirmations
,stamped signatures
verification's on oath and affirmations - ANSWER-Stamped Signatures
The body of the document must contain the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and The
County (T/F) - ANSWER-True
Notary may refuse to perform a notarial act when: (3) - ANSWER-1. The party appears
incompetent
2. Non-voluntary signature
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: - ANSWER-Promptly
Prohibited notary acts - ANSWER-Drafting legal documents & providing legal advice.
Notary commission is effective for - ANSWER-4 years
New Pennsylvania Notary Public Law house Bill 25 became - ANSWER-RULONA Act
73
RULONA became effective - ANSWER-October 9, 2013
How many days notice for bond cancellation? - ANSWER-30 Days
How many days to record in county office? - ANSWER-45 Days or 90 Days for
Reappointment
Continuing ed course must exceed 3 hours 6 month prior to what? - ANSWER-
Application of Renewal
, Who is exempt from becoming a Notary (3) - ANSWER-1. Judicial Office
2. Federal employee &/or appointed person who receives salary
3. Any member of General Assembly
How much does it cost to do a name change? - ANSWER-Free
How many days do you have to report a name change? - ANSWER-30 Days
Where should letters of resignation be sent? - ANSWER-Dept of State Bureau of
Commissions, Elections, and Legislation
When resigning: papers must be released to whom and when? - ANSWER-To the
County Office Recorders, within 30 Days
When resigning: stamp must be released to whom and when? - ANSWER-rubber stamp
delivered to Dept of State Bureau of commissions within in 10 days
Official stamp wording requirements (5 requirements) - ANSWER-1. "Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania "
2. "Notary Seal"
3. Name, "Notary Public"
4. County
5. Expiration Date
Official stamp border size - ANSWER-1" (H); 3.5" (Width); Plain Border
Stamping device security is responsibility of - ANSWER-Notary
Upon resignation or death the stamp should be: - ANSWER-disabled by destroying,
defacing, damaging, erasing, or securing against use in which is it rendered unusable
