1/5
,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 o
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
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, 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 3/5
6. What is maximum amount of time to record bond, oath of office and com-
,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
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acknowledgements
oaths and affirmations
stamped signatures
,nia and The County (T/F)
Answer> True
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.
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18. Prohibited notary acts
Answer> Drafting legal documents & providing legal advice.
, Answer> 1. Acknowledgement
2. Verification on Oath or Affirmation
3. Signature witnessing
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
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24. How many days notice for bond cancellation?
Answer> 30 Days
,Answer> Application of Renewal
27. Who is exempt from becoming a Notary (3)
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
7/5 - Notary Seal"
2. Name, "Notary Public"
3. County
, Answer> 1" (H); 3.5" (Width); Plain Border
35. Stamping device security is responsibility of
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 - 8/5
2. Evident format that complies with the regulations of the department
,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 o
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
2/5
, 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 3/5
6. What is maximum amount of time to record bond, oath of office and com-
,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
4/5
acknowledgements
oaths and affirmations
stamped signatures
,nia and The County (T/F)
Answer> True
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.
5/5
18. Prohibited notary acts
Answer> Drafting legal documents & providing legal advice.
, Answer> 1. Acknowledgement
2. Verification on Oath or Affirmation
3. Signature witnessing
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
6/5
24. How many days notice for bond cancellation?
Answer> 30 Days
,Answer> Application of Renewal
27. Who is exempt from becoming a Notary (3)
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
7/5 - Notary Seal"
2. Name, "Notary Public"
3. County
, Answer> 1" (H); 3.5" (Width); Plain Border
35. Stamping device security is responsibility of
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 - 8/5
2. Evident format that complies with the regulations of the department
