PA NOTARY PUBLIC EXAM 180 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT SOLUTIONS LATEST

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PA NOTARY PUBLIC EXAM 180 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT SOLUTIONS LATEST 2024-2025
QUESTION: 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


QUESTION: 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


QUESTION: 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


QUESTION: State of PA's Notary commission application fee is how much? - ANSWER-$42.00


QUESTION: All of the following are permitted EXCEPT
acknowledgements
oaths and affirmations
stamped signatures
verification's on oath and affirmations - ANSWER-Stamped SignaturesMinimum age to become
a Notary in PA - ANSWER-18 years of age


QUESTION: 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


QUESTION: Under RULONA, what amount must surety bond from insurance company licensed
in PA in? - ANSWER-$10,000

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QUESTION: RULONA requires a surety company provide the Department of State how many
days notice before canceling the bond? - ANSWER-30 Days




QUESTION: The body of the document must contain the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and
The County (T/F) - ANSWER-True


QUESTION: 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


QUESTION: The Notary Act requires a Notary to notify the Department of State if the notary's
journal is lost or stolen within: - ANSWER-Promptly


QUESTION: Prohibited notary acts - ANSWER-Drafting legal documents & providing legal advice.


QUESTION: Notary commission is effective for - ANSWER-4 years


QUESTION: New Pennsylvania Notary Public Law house Bill 25 became - ANSWER-RULONA Act
73


QUESTION: RULONA became effective - ANSWER-October 9, 2013


QUESTION: How many days notice for bond cancellation? - ANSWER-30 Days


QUESTION: How many days to record in county office? - ANSWER-45 Days or 90 Days for
Reappointment

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QUESTION: Continuing ed course must exceed 3 hours 6 month prior to what? - ANSWER-
Application of Renewal


QUESTION: 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


QUESTION: How much does it cost to do a name change? - ANSWER-Free


QUESTION: How many days do you have to report a name change? - ANSWER-30 Days


QUESTION: Where should letters of resignation be sent? - ANSWER-Dept of State Bureau of
Commissions, Elections, and Legislation


QUESTION: When resigning: papers must be released to whom and when? - ANSWER-To the
County Office Recorders, within 30 Days


QUESTION: 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


QUESTION: Official stamp wording requirements (5 requirements) - ANSWER-1.
"Commonwealth of Pennsylvania "
2. "Notary Seal"
3. Name, "Notary Public"
4. County
5. Expiration Date


QUESTION: Official stamp border size - ANSWER-1" (H); 3.5" (Width); Plain Border