PENNSYLVANIA NOTARY EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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:
, A. Judge of a court record
B. Clerk, prothonotary or deputy prothonotary
C. Deputy clerk of a court having a seal
D. A secretary of an attorney - Answer-D. A secretary of an attorney
Which of the following is NOT correct? The acknowledgement of any instrument within
this state may be made before:
A. Recorder of deeds or deputy recorder of deeds
B. Bank supervisor
C. Notary public
D. Justice of the peace, magistrate or alderman - Answer-B. Bank supervisor
Which of the following is NOT correct? The acknowledgement of any instrument within
this state may be made before:
A. A clerk or deputy of any federal court
B. A federal employee in good standing
C. A clerk, prothonotary or deputy prothonotary or deputy clerk of any court of record of
any state or other jurisdiction
D. A notary public, a recorder of deeds - Answer-B. A federal employee in good
standing
Which of the following is NOT correct? The acknowledgement of any instrument within
this state may be made before:
A. An ambassador, minister, charge d' affaires, consul, commercial attach
B. A notary public of country where acknowledgement is made
C. An official interpreter
D. A judge or clerk of a court of record of the country where acknowledgement is made -
Answer-C. An official interpreter
Which of the following is eligible to hold the office of notary public?
A. Judge of a higher court
B. Member of Congress
C. The head of a Pennsylvania state department
D. A druggist who qualifies for the office - Answer-D. A druggist who qualifies for the
office
The seal shall have a maximum height of ________, with a plain border
A. (.5) inch and width of two and one-half (2 1/2)
B. (1.5) inch and width of three and one-half (3 1/2)
C. (1) inch and width of three and one-half (3 1/2)
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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:
, A. Judge of a court record
B. Clerk, prothonotary or deputy prothonotary
C. Deputy clerk of a court having a seal
D. A secretary of an attorney - Answer-D. A secretary of an attorney
Which of the following is NOT correct? The acknowledgement of any instrument within
this state may be made before:
A. Recorder of deeds or deputy recorder of deeds
B. Bank supervisor
C. Notary public
D. Justice of the peace, magistrate or alderman - Answer-B. Bank supervisor
Which of the following is NOT correct? The acknowledgement of any instrument within
this state may be made before:
A. A clerk or deputy of any federal court
B. A federal employee in good standing
C. A clerk, prothonotary or deputy prothonotary or deputy clerk of any court of record of
any state or other jurisdiction
D. A notary public, a recorder of deeds - Answer-B. A federal employee in good
standing
Which of the following is NOT correct? The acknowledgement of any instrument within
this state may be made before:
A. An ambassador, minister, charge d' affaires, consul, commercial attach
B. A notary public of country where acknowledgement is made
C. An official interpreter
D. A judge or clerk of a court of record of the country where acknowledgement is made -
Answer-C. An official interpreter
Which of the following is eligible to hold the office of notary public?
A. Judge of a higher court
B. Member of Congress
C. The head of a Pennsylvania state department
D. A druggist who qualifies for the office - Answer-D. A druggist who qualifies for the
office
The seal shall have a maximum height of ________, with a plain border
A. (.5) inch and width of two and one-half (2 1/2)
B. (1.5) inch and width of three and one-half (3 1/2)
C. (1) inch and width of three and one-half (3 1/2)
