PA Notary Test Preparation Exam
Questions and Answers 100% Accurate
When does a notary need to print their name? - ANSWER-When their signature is
illegible.
A notary should apply for reappointment a minimum of 60 days before their commission
expires. - ANSWER-True.
A notary does not need to demand personal appearance when the signature on the
document is recognizable to them. - ANSWER-False.
What is a notary prohibited from writing in their journal? - ANSWER-Personal
information, such as complete Driver's License numbers, complete ID card numbers,
complete Social Security numbers and complete account numbers.
A paper (tangible) notary journal needs to be bound with pre-numbered pages and
entries. - ANSWER-True.
A notary public may assist customers with drafting legal documents. - ANSWER-False.
The venue is the part of the certificate of notarial act that describes ______________. -
ANSWER-Where the notarization is taking place (State and County).
Before notarizing electronically, the notary needs to notify the Department of State of
each technology to be used. - ANSWER-True.
The examination must be taken by anyone who does not have an active notary
commission at the time they apply to be a notary public. - ANSWER-True.
, How many days does the notary have to notify the Department of State of name and
address changes? - ANSWER-30 Days.
A notary may record notary fees and clerical/administrative fees as a lump sum in their
journal. - ANSWER-False (Notary and clerical/administrative fees need to be recorded
separately).
If a notary charges notary fees, how are they required to notify their customers? -
ANSWER-By posting the schedule of fees or making it available upon request.
"Signed and sworn to (or affirmed) before me on ___________ (date) by
_________________ (name(s) of the individual(s))" indicates which notary act? -
ANSWER-Verification on oath or affirmation.
Wording on the official stamp may be abbreviated. - ANSWER-False.
How many days does a notary have to obtain a $10,000 surety bond once appointed? -
ANSWER-45 days.
When a notary charges fees, what do they need to give the customer? - ANSWER-An
itemized receipt.
"This record was acknowledged before me on ________________ (date) by
_______________________ (name(s) of the individual(s))" indicates which notary act?
- ANSWER-Acknowledgement.
How many days does a notary have to notify the Department of State when their official
stamp has been lost or stolen? - ANSWER-10 days.
Who provides the notary with their commission certificate? - ANSWER-Recorder of
Deeds.
Which notary act allows the customer to sign the document before they appear before
the notary? - ANSWER-Acknowledgment.
Questions and Answers 100% Accurate
When does a notary need to print their name? - ANSWER-When their signature is
illegible.
A notary should apply for reappointment a minimum of 60 days before their commission
expires. - ANSWER-True.
A notary does not need to demand personal appearance when the signature on the
document is recognizable to them. - ANSWER-False.
What is a notary prohibited from writing in their journal? - ANSWER-Personal
information, such as complete Driver's License numbers, complete ID card numbers,
complete Social Security numbers and complete account numbers.
A paper (tangible) notary journal needs to be bound with pre-numbered pages and
entries. - ANSWER-True.
A notary public may assist customers with drafting legal documents. - ANSWER-False.
The venue is the part of the certificate of notarial act that describes ______________. -
ANSWER-Where the notarization is taking place (State and County).
Before notarizing electronically, the notary needs to notify the Department of State of
each technology to be used. - ANSWER-True.
The examination must be taken by anyone who does not have an active notary
commission at the time they apply to be a notary public. - ANSWER-True.
, How many days does the notary have to notify the Department of State of name and
address changes? - ANSWER-30 Days.
A notary may record notary fees and clerical/administrative fees as a lump sum in their
journal. - ANSWER-False (Notary and clerical/administrative fees need to be recorded
separately).
If a notary charges notary fees, how are they required to notify their customers? -
ANSWER-By posting the schedule of fees or making it available upon request.
"Signed and sworn to (or affirmed) before me on ___________ (date) by
_________________ (name(s) of the individual(s))" indicates which notary act? -
ANSWER-Verification on oath or affirmation.
Wording on the official stamp may be abbreviated. - ANSWER-False.
How many days does a notary have to obtain a $10,000 surety bond once appointed? -
ANSWER-45 days.
When a notary charges fees, what do they need to give the customer? - ANSWER-An
itemized receipt.
"This record was acknowledged before me on ________________ (date) by
_______________________ (name(s) of the individual(s))" indicates which notary act?
- ANSWER-Acknowledgement.
How many days does a notary have to notify the Department of State when their official
stamp has been lost or stolen? - ANSWER-10 days.
Who provides the notary with their commission certificate? - ANSWER-Recorder of
Deeds.
Which notary act allows the customer to sign the document before they appear before
the notary? - ANSWER-Acknowledgment.
