ACCURATE ANSWERS
PA NOTARY
STUDYGLOBAL 5/15/25 PA NOTARY
, Notarial Acts - The six enumerated notarial powers authorized by RULONA are: - Accurate answers
1. Taking an acknowledgment
2. Administering an oath or affirmation
3.Taking a verification on oath or affirmation (includes an affidavit)
4. Witnessing or attesting a signature - note that this is a new notarial act
5. Certifying or attesting a copy or deposition - note that "taking a deposition" is nolonger an
enumerated notarial act
6. Noting a protest of a negotiable instrument
Notary Stamp - The official stamp of the notary (formerly called the notary seal) must
contain, in the following order: - Accurate answers 1. The words "Commonwealth of Pennsylvania"
2. The words "Notary Seal"
3. The name as it appears on the commission of the notary public and the words"Notary Public"
4. The name of the county in which the notary public maintains an office
5.The date the notary public's commission expires
6.The notary commission number
The stamp will no longer contain the municipality in which the notary maintains an office.
"Commonwealth of Pennsylvania" is added to the stamp. The proposed regulations of the Department
require the inclusion of the notary commission number on the notary commission number on the
stamp.
Eligibility for appointment and commission as a notary public An applicant must
meet all the following: - Accurate answers 1. Be at least 18 years of age.
2. Be a citizen or permanent legal resident of the United States.
3. Be a resident of or have a place of employment
or practice in this Commonwealth.
4. Be able to read and write English.
5. Not be disqualified to receive a commission
under section 323 (relating to sanctions).