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Inside, you'll get:
. The book uses the question and answer method of subject presentation and studying which has a
long history of success.
. Selected legal terms are explained to help you better understand the law and be a more
knowledgeable practicing notary public.
. Quick Questions in flash card format help you memorize important facts.
. Multiple Choice Questions help you connect important aspects of the law.
. Practice exams help you to further sharpen up for both the format and subject matter of the
notary exam.
Prepare for success! Use this book now - and during your notary public career.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Pennsylvania Notary Public Practice Test 1………………………………03
Pennsylvania Notary Public Practice Test 2………………………………40
Pennsylvania Notary Public Bonus Questions……………………………61
Pennsylvania Notary Public Legal Highlights……………………………82
, Pennsylvania Notary Public Practice Test 1
1. A Notary's personal representative, guardian or any other person in posses- sion of
the Notary Journal has how many days to return Journal to Recorder of Deeds?
Answer> 30 Days
2. Upon expiration of commission, or resignation of commission, or revo- cation
of commission, the Notary must deliver the Notary Journal to the Recorder of
Deeds within how many days?
Answer> 30 Days
3. State of PA's Notary commission application fee is how much?
Answer> $42.00
4. Upon resignation or expiration, the stamping device should do all of the
following EXCEPT
- Destroying
- Defacing
- Damaging
- Surrender possession
Answer> Surrender Possession
5. Minimum age to become a Notary in PA
Answer> 18 years of age
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6. What is maximum amount of time to record bond, oath of office and com- mission
at the Recorder of Deeds in the county which the notary maintains an office?
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7. Under RULONA, what amount must surety bond from insurance company
licensed in PA in?
Answer> $10,000
8. RULONA requires a surety company provide the Department of State how many
days notice before canceling the bond?
Answer> 30 Days
9. 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
10. Surrendering possession of the stamping device only used at times of
Answer> -
suspension or revocation
11. Who promulgates the rules and regulations under the Notary Act under
Chapter 3 Sec 327(a)
Answer> PA Department of State
12. All of the following are permitted EXCEPT
acknowledgements
oaths and affirmations stamped
signatures
verification's
Answer> Stamped Signatures
,14. The notary Journal must contain all of the following(6)
Answer> 1. Date and time of act
2. Type of act
3. Identification of the individual
4. Notary fee (n/a)
5. Clerical or administrative fees (n/a)
6. Customer name & city and state
15. 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
16. The Notary Act requires a Notary to notify the Department of State if the
notary's journal is lost or stolen within
Answer> Promptly
17. Documents used to identify an individual must contain all of the following except
Answer> Current US government issued Identification containing signature, picture or
physical description.
18. Prohibited notary acts
Answer> Drafting legal documents & providing legal advice.
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19. Notary commission is effective for
Answer> 4 years
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4. Copy of deposition certification
5. Oath or affirmation
6. Protest
21. New Pennsylvania Notary Public Law house Bill 25 became
Answer> RULONA Act 73
22. RULONA became effective
Answer> October 9, 2013
23. Qualifications for becoming a notary
Answer> 1. 18 or older.
2. Residency or work /practice in PA
3. US citizen or permanent resident
4. Read and write English
5. Pass exam 322(a)
6. Not be disqualified (legally guilty of fraud, dishonesty or deceit)
7. Comply with other requirements established by the Department of State
8. Application and $42 fee
9. Obtain and secure a bond $10,000
10. Records recorded in the county in which the act
24. How many days notice for bond cancellation?
Answer> 30 Days
25. How many days to record in county office?
Answer> 45 Days or 90 Days for Reap- pointment
, Answer> 1. Judicial Office
2. Federal employee &/or appointed person who receives salary
3. Any member of General Assembly
28. How much does it cost to do a name change?
Answer> Free
29. How many days do you have to report a name change?
Answer> 30 Days
30. Where should letters of resignation be sent?
Answer> Dept of State Bureau of Com- missions, Elections, and Legislation
31. When resigning: papers must be released to whom and when?
Answer> To the County Office Recorders, within 30 Days
32. 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
33. Official stamp wording requirements (5 requirements)
Answer> 1. "Commonwealth of Pennsylvania - Notary Seal"
2. Name, "Notary Public"
3. County
4. Expiration Date 7/5
5. Commission number
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Answer> Notary
36. Upon resignation or death the stamp should be
Answer> disabled by destroying, de- facing, damaging, erasing, or securing against use in
which is it rendered unusable
37. Loss or theft of the stamping device should be
Answer> promptly notify the depart- ment upon discovery
38. Embossing seal is required or not required
Answer> not required
39. Journal should be in order
Answer> Chronological
40. Separate journals can be held for
Answer> tangible and electronic records
41. Electronic journals should be(2)
Answer> 1. Tamper proof -
2. Evident format that complies with the regulations of the department
42. Journal entries should be made when
Answer> contemporaneously with the act
,that contains
Answer> official signature
date of notarization county
and state of act title of
notarial officer notary's
expiration date
45. electronic records requires that
Answer> notarial certificate be attached affixed or associated with the electronic
record
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46. Notary fees should be fixed (set) by
Answer> State Department
47. All notary fees are $ except
Answer> Taking acknowledgements (additional names)
$2.
Noting a protest of a negotiable instrument per page $3
48. Notary fees need to be displayed in the
Answer> Location of the notary act.
49. No fee charged for
Answer> affidavit for absentee ballot
50. Complaints may be filed by anyone for any reason, written response must be
made after notification
Answer> 30 days
51. Fines from a complaint for each violation can be up to
Answer> $500.00
52. all hearings for complaints are held
Answer> in Harrisburg
53. Administrative penalty can be imposed up to for each act
Answer> 1000.
54. Prohibited acts are
Answer> No authority - ie giving legal advice False advertising -
of any kind
designation - not able to use the term Notario or "notario publico" representations- -
(act in any legal advisor role)
Original records - withholding access or possession of original records. crime codes
55. Identifying your customer
3 ways to ID your customer
Answer> Personal Knowledge Satisfactory evidence
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Inside, you'll get:
. The book uses the question and answer method of subject presentation and studying which has a
long history of success.
. Selected legal terms are explained to help you better understand the law and be a more
knowledgeable practicing notary public.
. Quick Questions in flash card format help you memorize important facts.
. Multiple Choice Questions help you connect important aspects of the law.
. Practice exams help you to further sharpen up for both the format and subject matter of the
notary exam.
Prepare for success! Use this book now - and during your notary public career.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Pennsylvania Notary Public Practice Test 1………………………………03
Pennsylvania Notary Public Practice Test 2………………………………40
Pennsylvania Notary Public Bonus Questions……………………………61
Pennsylvania Notary Public Legal Highlights……………………………82
, Pennsylvania Notary Public Practice Test 1
1. A Notary's personal representative, guardian or any other person in posses- sion of
the Notary Journal has how many days to return Journal to Recorder of Deeds?
Answer> 30 Days
2. Upon expiration of commission, or resignation of commission, or revo- cation
of commission, the Notary must deliver the Notary Journal to the Recorder of
Deeds within how many days?
Answer> 30 Days
3. State of PA's Notary commission application fee is how much?
Answer> $42.00
4. Upon resignation or expiration, the stamping device should do all of the
following EXCEPT
- Destroying
- Defacing
- Damaging
- Surrender possession
Answer> Surrender Possession
5. Minimum age to become a Notary in PA
Answer> 18 years of age
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6. What is maximum amount of time to record bond, oath of office and com- mission
at the Recorder of Deeds in the county which the notary maintains an office?
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7. Under RULONA, what amount must surety bond from insurance company
licensed in PA in?
Answer> $10,000
8. RULONA requires a surety company provide the Department of State how many
days notice before canceling the bond?
Answer> 30 Days
9. 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
10. Surrendering possession of the stamping device only used at times of
Answer> -
suspension or revocation
11. Who promulgates the rules and regulations under the Notary Act under
Chapter 3 Sec 327(a)
Answer> PA Department of State
12. All of the following are permitted EXCEPT
acknowledgements
oaths and affirmations stamped
signatures
verification's
Answer> Stamped Signatures
,14. The notary Journal must contain all of the following(6)
Answer> 1. Date and time of act
2. Type of act
3. Identification of the individual
4. Notary fee (n/a)
5. Clerical or administrative fees (n/a)
6. Customer name & city and state
15. 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
16. The Notary Act requires a Notary to notify the Department of State if the
notary's journal is lost or stolen within
Answer> Promptly
17. Documents used to identify an individual must contain all of the following except
Answer> Current US government issued Identification containing signature, picture or
physical description.
18. Prohibited notary acts
Answer> Drafting legal documents & providing legal advice.
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19. Notary commission is effective for
Answer> 4 years
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4. Copy of deposition certification
5. Oath or affirmation
6. Protest
21. New Pennsylvania Notary Public Law house Bill 25 became
Answer> RULONA Act 73
22. RULONA became effective
Answer> October 9, 2013
23. Qualifications for becoming a notary
Answer> 1. 18 or older.
2. Residency or work /practice in PA
3. US citizen or permanent resident
4. Read and write English
5. Pass exam 322(a)
6. Not be disqualified (legally guilty of fraud, dishonesty or deceit)
7. Comply with other requirements established by the Department of State
8. Application and $42 fee
9. Obtain and secure a bond $10,000
10. Records recorded in the county in which the act
24. How many days notice for bond cancellation?
Answer> 30 Days
25. How many days to record in county office?
Answer> 45 Days or 90 Days for Reap- pointment
, Answer> 1. Judicial Office
2. Federal employee &/or appointed person who receives salary
3. Any member of General Assembly
28. How much does it cost to do a name change?
Answer> Free
29. How many days do you have to report a name change?
Answer> 30 Days
30. Where should letters of resignation be sent?
Answer> Dept of State Bureau of Com- missions, Elections, and Legislation
31. When resigning: papers must be released to whom and when?
Answer> To the County Office Recorders, within 30 Days
32. 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
33. Official stamp wording requirements (5 requirements)
Answer> 1. "Commonwealth of Pennsylvania - Notary Seal"
2. Name, "Notary Public"
3. County
4. Expiration Date 7/5
5. Commission number
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Answer> Notary
36. Upon resignation or death the stamp should be
Answer> disabled by destroying, de- facing, damaging, erasing, or securing against use in
which is it rendered unusable
37. Loss or theft of the stamping device should be
Answer> promptly notify the depart- ment upon discovery
38. Embossing seal is required or not required
Answer> not required
39. Journal should be in order
Answer> Chronological
40. Separate journals can be held for
Answer> tangible and electronic records
41. Electronic journals should be(2)
Answer> 1. Tamper proof -
2. Evident format that complies with the regulations of the department
42. Journal entries should be made when
Answer> contemporaneously with the act
,that contains
Answer> official signature
date of notarization county
and state of act title of
notarial officer notary's
expiration date
45. electronic records requires that
Answer> notarial certificate be attached affixed or associated with the electronic
record
9/5
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46. Notary fees should be fixed (set) by
Answer> State Department
47. All notary fees are $ except
Answer> Taking acknowledgements (additional names)
$2.
Noting a protest of a negotiable instrument per page $3
48. Notary fees need to be displayed in the
Answer> Location of the notary act.
49. No fee charged for
Answer> affidavit for absentee ballot
50. Complaints may be filed by anyone for any reason, written response must be
made after notification
Answer> 30 days
51. Fines from a complaint for each violation can be up to
Answer> $500.00
52. all hearings for complaints are held
Answer> in Harrisburg
53. Administrative penalty can be imposed up to for each act
Answer> 1000.
54. Prohibited acts are
Answer> No authority - ie giving legal advice False advertising -
of any kind
designation - not able to use the term Notario or "notario publico" representations- -
(act in any legal advisor role)
Original records - withholding access or possession of original records. crime codes
55. Identifying your customer
3 ways to ID your customer
Answer> Personal Knowledge Satisfactory evidence
