PENNSYLVANIA NOTARY PUBLIC EXAM QUESTIONS
& ANSWERS
Notaries can help in drafting legal documents even if they aren't attorneys? - Answer -
False
Once appointed by the Dept. of State a notary has 45 days to do 3 things to complete
the commissioning process. Put these steps in the correct order. - Answer -1. Have
$10,000 bond completed by surety
2. Take oath of office with the country Record of Deeds
3. Register signature with the county Prothonotary
A current notary should apply for reappointment at least _______ days before his or her
commission expires. - Answer -60
Select the 2 things that must always be submitted with an application for appointment or
reappointment. - Answer --The $42 application fee
-Proof of education
At least 3 hours of state-approved education needs to be completed within the ______
months before applying for appointment and reappointment - Answer -6
The County Recorder of Deeds gives or mails the commission certificate to the notary. -
Answer -True
Which of the following are eligibility requirements for a 4 year notary commission? -
Answer --Be a resident or have a place of employment in Pennsylvania
-Be a citizen or permanent legal resident of the United States
-Be able to read and write English
Pass the required exam for those that don't have an active notary commission
-Complete the required notary education
How many days does a notary have to notify the Dept. of State of a change of name,
address (home or work) or electronic notary solution? - Answer -30
How many days does a notary have to notify the Dept. of State once an official stamp or
journal has been lost or stolen? - Answer -10
A notary has 30 days to notify the Dept. of State once he or she no longer lives or works
in Pennsylvania. - Answer -True
Before you notarize the customer must ______. - Answer -Personally appear before
you
& ANSWERS
Notaries can help in drafting legal documents even if they aren't attorneys? - Answer -
False
Once appointed by the Dept. of State a notary has 45 days to do 3 things to complete
the commissioning process. Put these steps in the correct order. - Answer -1. Have
$10,000 bond completed by surety
2. Take oath of office with the country Record of Deeds
3. Register signature with the county Prothonotary
A current notary should apply for reappointment at least _______ days before his or her
commission expires. - Answer -60
Select the 2 things that must always be submitted with an application for appointment or
reappointment. - Answer --The $42 application fee
-Proof of education
At least 3 hours of state-approved education needs to be completed within the ______
months before applying for appointment and reappointment - Answer -6
The County Recorder of Deeds gives or mails the commission certificate to the notary. -
Answer -True
Which of the following are eligibility requirements for a 4 year notary commission? -
Answer --Be a resident or have a place of employment in Pennsylvania
-Be a citizen or permanent legal resident of the United States
-Be able to read and write English
Pass the required exam for those that don't have an active notary commission
-Complete the required notary education
How many days does a notary have to notify the Dept. of State of a change of name,
address (home or work) or electronic notary solution? - Answer -30
How many days does a notary have to notify the Dept. of State once an official stamp or
journal has been lost or stolen? - Answer -10
A notary has 30 days to notify the Dept. of State once he or she no longer lives or works
in Pennsylvania. - Answer -True
Before you notarize the customer must ______. - Answer -Personally appear before
you
