PA Notary Exam - State Test | Questions with 100% Verified
Answers | Latest Update 2026/2027
Question: RULONA
Answer: Revised Uniform Law On Notarial Acts
Question: When did RULONA take effect?
Answer: 10/26/17
Question: How many hours of education must an applicant take for
appointment or reappointment?
Answer: Three hours
Question: What is the cost of the examination for the Pearson VUE Test?
Answer: $65.00
Question: How long does an applicant have to pass the Pearson VUE
test?
Answer: 6 Months
Question: Notarial Acts
Answer: 1. Taking an Acknowledgment
2. Administering and oath or affirmation
3. Taking a verification on oath or affirmation (includes affidavit)
4. Witnessing or attesting a signature (new notarial act)
5. Certifying or attesting a copy or deposition (no longer "taking a deposition")
6. Noting a protest of a negotiable instrument
Question: What is on a Notary, in order?
Answer: "Commonwealth of Pennsylvania" - Notary Seal
Name of Notary, Notary Public
Name of the County where Notary maintains an office
Date Notaries Commission Expires
Notary Commission Number
Question: Is the municipality on the stamp?
Answer: No, the municipality is not on the stamp
Question: What is the size of the stamp?
Answer: 1 inch and a width of 3 1/2 inches with a plain border
Question: Is an embosser required?
Answer: No, the use of an embosser is optional
, Question: What is required in the Notary Journal?
Answer: 1. Date and Time of the notarial act.
2. A description of the record, if any, and type of notarial act.
3. Full name and address (city and state only) of each individual for whom the notarial act
is performed.
4. If identity of individual is based on personal knowledge, a statement to that effect.
5. If identity of individual is based on satisfactory evidence, a brief description of the
method of identification and any identification credential presented, including the date of
issuance and expiration of an identification credential.
6. The fee charged by the notary public.
Question: What are the requirements for a tangible journal?
Answer: A bound register with numbered pages
Question: What are the requirements for an electronic journal?
Answer: Must be tamper-evident electronic format complying with dept. regulations.
Question: Personal Appearance
Answer: If a notarial act relates to a statement made in or a signature executed on a record,
the
individual making the statement or executing the signature shall appear before the notary
when the notarial act is executed. The notary and customer must be able to see, hear,
communicate with, and give identification documents to each other without the use of
electronic devices.
Question: Identification of an individual/customer
Answer: Two forms of government issued identification to be used to establish identity:
1: Valid(unexpired) Drivers License, Non-Driver ID Card or Passport
2: Current, contains signature or photo of the individual(ex: ss card)
Question: Notarial Certificates
Answer: Short form certificate for each type of notarial act. Replaces the acknowledgement
certificates.
Question: Eligibility for appointment and commission as a notary public
Answer: 1. Be at least 18 years of age
2. Be a citizen or permanent legal resident of the U.S.
3. Be a resident or work in the Commonwealth
4. Be able to read and write English
5. Not be disqualified to receive a commission under section 323 (related to sanctions)
6. Have a passed the exam
Answers | Latest Update 2026/2027
Question: RULONA
Answer: Revised Uniform Law On Notarial Acts
Question: When did RULONA take effect?
Answer: 10/26/17
Question: How many hours of education must an applicant take for
appointment or reappointment?
Answer: Three hours
Question: What is the cost of the examination for the Pearson VUE Test?
Answer: $65.00
Question: How long does an applicant have to pass the Pearson VUE
test?
Answer: 6 Months
Question: Notarial Acts
Answer: 1. Taking an Acknowledgment
2. Administering and oath or affirmation
3. Taking a verification on oath or affirmation (includes affidavit)
4. Witnessing or attesting a signature (new notarial act)
5. Certifying or attesting a copy or deposition (no longer "taking a deposition")
6. Noting a protest of a negotiable instrument
Question: What is on a Notary, in order?
Answer: "Commonwealth of Pennsylvania" - Notary Seal
Name of Notary, Notary Public
Name of the County where Notary maintains an office
Date Notaries Commission Expires
Notary Commission Number
Question: Is the municipality on the stamp?
Answer: No, the municipality is not on the stamp
Question: What is the size of the stamp?
Answer: 1 inch and a width of 3 1/2 inches with a plain border
Question: Is an embosser required?
Answer: No, the use of an embosser is optional
, Question: What is required in the Notary Journal?
Answer: 1. Date and Time of the notarial act.
2. A description of the record, if any, and type of notarial act.
3. Full name and address (city and state only) of each individual for whom the notarial act
is performed.
4. If identity of individual is based on personal knowledge, a statement to that effect.
5. If identity of individual is based on satisfactory evidence, a brief description of the
method of identification and any identification credential presented, including the date of
issuance and expiration of an identification credential.
6. The fee charged by the notary public.
Question: What are the requirements for a tangible journal?
Answer: A bound register with numbered pages
Question: What are the requirements for an electronic journal?
Answer: Must be tamper-evident electronic format complying with dept. regulations.
Question: Personal Appearance
Answer: If a notarial act relates to a statement made in or a signature executed on a record,
the
individual making the statement or executing the signature shall appear before the notary
when the notarial act is executed. The notary and customer must be able to see, hear,
communicate with, and give identification documents to each other without the use of
electronic devices.
Question: Identification of an individual/customer
Answer: Two forms of government issued identification to be used to establish identity:
1: Valid(unexpired) Drivers License, Non-Driver ID Card or Passport
2: Current, contains signature or photo of the individual(ex: ss card)
Question: Notarial Certificates
Answer: Short form certificate for each type of notarial act. Replaces the acknowledgement
certificates.
Question: Eligibility for appointment and commission as a notary public
Answer: 1. Be at least 18 years of age
2. Be a citizen or permanent legal resident of the U.S.
3. Be a resident or work in the Commonwealth
4. Be able to read and write English
5. Not be disqualified to receive a commission under section 323 (related to sanctions)
6. Have a passed the exam
