PA Notary Exam with Complete and
Correct Solutions
Administrative penalty can be imposed up to _________ for each act - ANSWER-1000.
How much does it cost to do a name change? - ANSWER-Free
The Notary Act requires a Notary to notify the Department of State if the notary's journal
is lost or stolen within: - ANSWER-Promptly
all hearings for complaints are held - ANSWER-in Harrisburg
All notary fees are $ except: - ANSWER-Taking acknowledgements (additional names)
$2.
Noting a protest of a negotiable instrument per page $3
All of the following are permitted EXCEPT
acknowledgements
oaths and affirmations
stamped signatures
verification's - ANSWER-Stamped Signatures
All renewing notaries must take the notary exam? (T/F) - ANSWER-False - renewing
notaries must complete and approved 3-hour course of study within six months
preceding application for renewal and file their application at least 2-3 month prior to
commission expiration.
Electronic journals should be: (2) - ANSWER-1. Tamper proof -
2. Evident format that complies with the regulations of the department
electronic records requires that - ANSWER-notarial certificate be attached affixed or
associated with the electronic record
Electronic records requires the notary be registered with the department (when) -
ANSWER-prior to use
Electronic records statute permits, but does not require, the notary official stamp that
contains - ANSWER-official signature
date of notarization
county and state of act
title of notarial officer
notary's expiration date
, Embossing seal is required or not required - ANSWER-not required
Fines from a complaint for each violation can be up to - ANSWER-$500.00
How long does notary commission last for? - ANSWER-4 years
How many days do you have to report a name change? - ANSWER-30 Days
Renewing notaries must follow standard renewal practices, except those grandfathered
by the Tritt v. Cortes ruling (T/F) - ANSWER-False - RULONA changed this so that
approved three hour course must be taken by all who are renewing.
RULONA - ANSWER-Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts
RULONA added new laws to the previous PA notary law? (T/F) - ANSWER-False -
RULONA or House Bill 25 overhauled the state's statues governing notaries public and
repealed all prior statues governing notaries - adopting RULONA in its place.
RULONA became effective - ANSWER-October 9, 2013
RULONA requires a surety company provide the Department of State how many days
notice before canceling the bond? - ANSWER-30 Days
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
Identifying your customer: 3 ways to ID your customer - ANSWER-Personal Knowledge
Satisfactory evidence
Second party knowledge
Journal entries should be made when: - ANSWER-contemporaneously with the act
Journal should be in _____________ order - ANSWER-Chronological
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
Loss or theft of the stamping device should be: - ANSWER-promptly notify the
department upon discovery
Minimum age to become a Notary in PA - ANSWER-18 years of age
Correct Solutions
Administrative penalty can be imposed up to _________ for each act - ANSWER-1000.
How much does it cost to do a name change? - ANSWER-Free
The Notary Act requires a Notary to notify the Department of State if the notary's journal
is lost or stolen within: - ANSWER-Promptly
all hearings for complaints are held - ANSWER-in Harrisburg
All notary fees are $ except: - ANSWER-Taking acknowledgements (additional names)
$2.
Noting a protest of a negotiable instrument per page $3
All of the following are permitted EXCEPT
acknowledgements
oaths and affirmations
stamped signatures
verification's - ANSWER-Stamped Signatures
All renewing notaries must take the notary exam? (T/F) - ANSWER-False - renewing
notaries must complete and approved 3-hour course of study within six months
preceding application for renewal and file their application at least 2-3 month prior to
commission expiration.
Electronic journals should be: (2) - ANSWER-1. Tamper proof -
2. Evident format that complies with the regulations of the department
electronic records requires that - ANSWER-notarial certificate be attached affixed or
associated with the electronic record
Electronic records requires the notary be registered with the department (when) -
ANSWER-prior to use
Electronic records statute permits, but does not require, the notary official stamp that
contains - ANSWER-official signature
date of notarization
county and state of act
title of notarial officer
notary's expiration date
, Embossing seal is required or not required - ANSWER-not required
Fines from a complaint for each violation can be up to - ANSWER-$500.00
How long does notary commission last for? - ANSWER-4 years
How many days do you have to report a name change? - ANSWER-30 Days
Renewing notaries must follow standard renewal practices, except those grandfathered
by the Tritt v. Cortes ruling (T/F) - ANSWER-False - RULONA changed this so that
approved three hour course must be taken by all who are renewing.
RULONA - ANSWER-Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts
RULONA added new laws to the previous PA notary law? (T/F) - ANSWER-False -
RULONA or House Bill 25 overhauled the state's statues governing notaries public and
repealed all prior statues governing notaries - adopting RULONA in its place.
RULONA became effective - ANSWER-October 9, 2013
RULONA requires a surety company provide the Department of State how many days
notice before canceling the bond? - ANSWER-30 Days
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
Identifying your customer: 3 ways to ID your customer - ANSWER-Personal Knowledge
Satisfactory evidence
Second party knowledge
Journal entries should be made when: - ANSWER-contemporaneously with the act
Journal should be in _____________ order - ANSWER-Chronological
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
Loss or theft of the stamping device should be: - ANSWER-promptly notify the
department upon discovery
Minimum age to become a Notary in PA - ANSWER-18 years of age
