Pennsylvania Notary Exam Study Guide Questions and Verified Solutions Graded A

Which of the following is NOT listed as a notarial act in RULONA 302? A. Taking an acknowledgement B. Administering an oath or affirmation C. Witnessing or attesting a signature D. Testifying on a civil jury - ANSWER-D. Testifying on a civil jury A "Person." (RULONA 302) does NOT include: A. Any individual B. A government or governmental subdivision, agency or instrumentality C. A trained pet D. Any other legal or commercial entity - ANSWER-C. A trained pet In which of the following cases is a notary prohibited from performing a notarial act? In all cases where: A. Notary is a shareholder of a publicly traded company that is a party to the transaction B. The notarial officer's wife has a pecuniary interest C. Notary is an employee of a corporate party D. Fee of notary is not contingent on the transaction - ANSWER-B. The notarial officer's wife has a pecuniary interest Specified satisfactory evidence includes all of the following, except: A. A passport B. A driver's license C. Nondriver identification card D. An IRS W-2 form - ANSWER-D. An IRS W-2 form If the notary determines that the individual's signature on the record or statement does not conform to the signature on a form of identification used to determine the identity of the individual; the notary public: A. Can accept either signature B. Can charge a higher fee because of the default C. May not question the identity D. May refuse to perform the notarial act - ANSWER-D. May refuse to perform the notarial act Which of the following is NOT correct? A notarial act may be performed in this Commonwealth by: A. A judge of a court of record B. A clerk, deputy clerk of a court having a seal C. A recorder of deeds or deputy recorder of deeds D. Any pharmacist employed by a large chain - ANSWER-D. Any pharmacist employed by a large chain Which of the following is NOT specifically authorized to perform notarial acts? A. A notary public B. A member of the major judiciary C. Certain clerks of recorder of deeds D. An individual authorized by law - ANSWER-B. A member of the major judiciary Which of the following is NOT correct? A notarial certificate: A. Must be executed contemporaneously with the performance of the notarial act B. Be signed and dated by the notarial officer C. Must state the country in which executed D. Must contain the title of the notarial officer - ANSWER-C. Must state the country in which executed Which of the following is NOT a short form certificate of the notarial action? A. Verification on oath or affirmation B. Witnessing or attesting a signature C. Certifying a reconstructed record as a true copy D. Certifying the transcript of a deposition - ANSWER-C. Certifying a reconstructed record as a true copy Which of the following do NOT apply to the official stamp of a notary public? A. The words "Commonwealth of Pennsylvania" B. The words "Navy Seal" C. County where notary public maintains his office D. Date notary public's commission expires - ANSWER-B. The words "Navy Seal" Which of the following do NOT apply to the official stamp of a notary public? A. The name as it appears on the commission of the notary public and the words "Notary Public" B. The words "Notary Seal" C. The date the notary public's commission expires D. The date of birth of the notary - ANSWER-D. The date of birth of the notary Which is NOT correct? A notary journal entry contains: A. Date and time of notarial act B. Description of record, if any, and type of notarial act C. Initials and address of each individual for whom notarial act is performed D. If identity of individual is based on personal knowledge, a statement to that effect - ANSWER-C. Initials and address of each individual for whom notarial act is performed If a notary resigns or his commission is revoked, he shall deliver the journal of the notary public to the office of the recorder of deeds in the county where the notary public last maintained an office within ___ days of resignation or revocation of commission A. 10 B. 30 C. 45 D. 60 - ANSWER-B. 30 A notary public may advertise or represent that the notary public may: A. Assist persons in drafting legal records B. Give legal advice C. Practice law D. Perform notarial duties - ANSWER-D. Perform notarial duties Which of the following is NOT correct? The acknowledgement of any instrument within this state may be made before: