PA Notary Exam Questions and Answers
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Qualification for Appointment: To become a Notary Public in PA the applicant must
meet these requirements. (7) - ANSWER-18, Citizen, Reside or work in state, Read and
Write English, No crime/Background check, Complete 3 Hour course, Pass
Examination.
Notary Bond Requirement - ANSWER-Required to obtain Surety Bond for $10,000 and
record with county Recorder of Deeds with in 45 days after appointment
Purpose of Notary Bond - ANSWER-The Notary Bond Protects the public from notary's
misconduct intentional or not. The surety company will seek compensation for damages
from the Notary.
Filing the Bond - ANSWER-once recorded with the county Recorder of Deeds, a copy of
the bond and oath of office must be filed with Dept of State within 90 days
Errors and Omissions Insurance - ANSWER-Protects the Notary. Notaries may choose
to purchase, and will provide notary with legal counsel.
Definition of Reasonable Care - ANSWER-Is the degree of concern and attentiveness
that a person of normal intelligence and responsibility would exhibit.
Requirement Filing Oath of Office - ANSWER-within 45 days of appointment and before
issuance of commission, an applicant must execute an oath with the county Recorder of
deeds in the county where the Notary will maintain office
Requirement Registering Signature - ANSWER-The Notary must register their signature
with the prothonotary in the county the notary maintains office within 45 days of
appointment
Appointment of Commission - ANSWER-Once all requirements have been met the Dept
of State will appoint or reappoint the applicant to the office of Notary Public
100% Verified
Qualification for Appointment: To become a Notary Public in PA the applicant must
meet these requirements. (7) - ANSWER-18, Citizen, Reside or work in state, Read and
Write English, No crime/Background check, Complete 3 Hour course, Pass
Examination.
Notary Bond Requirement - ANSWER-Required to obtain Surety Bond for $10,000 and
record with county Recorder of Deeds with in 45 days after appointment
Purpose of Notary Bond - ANSWER-The Notary Bond Protects the public from notary's
misconduct intentional or not. The surety company will seek compensation for damages
from the Notary.
Filing the Bond - ANSWER-once recorded with the county Recorder of Deeds, a copy of
the bond and oath of office must be filed with Dept of State within 90 days
Errors and Omissions Insurance - ANSWER-Protects the Notary. Notaries may choose
to purchase, and will provide notary with legal counsel.
Definition of Reasonable Care - ANSWER-Is the degree of concern and attentiveness
that a person of normal intelligence and responsibility would exhibit.
Requirement Filing Oath of Office - ANSWER-within 45 days of appointment and before
issuance of commission, an applicant must execute an oath with the county Recorder of
deeds in the county where the Notary will maintain office
Requirement Registering Signature - ANSWER-The Notary must register their signature
with the prothonotary in the county the notary maintains office within 45 days of
appointment
Appointment of Commission - ANSWER-Once all requirements have been met the Dept
of State will appoint or reappoint the applicant to the office of Notary Public
