PA NOTARY EXAM - STATE TEST EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
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)
Notarial Certificates - Answer-Short form certificate for each type of notarial act.
Replaces the acknowledgement certificates.
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
Disqualification to receive a commission - Answer-Applicants may not be:
1. A member of the General Assembly.
2. Any person holding any judicial office in this Commonwealth, except the office of
magisterial district justice.
3. A member of Congress or any elected or appointed federal official.
Other disqualifications - Answer-An act or omission which demonstrates that the
individual lacks honesty, integrity, competence or reliability.
1. Failure to comply with RULONA
2. Fraudulent, dishonest or deceitful misstatement or omission in the application
process
3. Convition or acceptance of Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition by the applicant or
notary public for a felony, fraud dishonesty, deceit.
4. False or misleading advertisement or representation by a notary public.
5. Violation of a regulation
6. Denial, refusal to renew, revocation, etc. in another state.
7. Failure to maintain a bond.
Penalties - Answer-The Dept. may impose an administrative penalty of up to $1,000 on
a NP for each act or omission which constitutes a violation of RULONA or Dept.
regulations.
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
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)
Notarial Certificates - Answer-Short form certificate for each type of notarial act.
Replaces the acknowledgement certificates.
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
Disqualification to receive a commission - Answer-Applicants may not be:
1. A member of the General Assembly.
2. Any person holding any judicial office in this Commonwealth, except the office of
magisterial district justice.
3. A member of Congress or any elected or appointed federal official.
Other disqualifications - Answer-An act or omission which demonstrates that the
individual lacks honesty, integrity, competence or reliability.
1. Failure to comply with RULONA
2. Fraudulent, dishonest or deceitful misstatement or omission in the application
process
3. Convition or acceptance of Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition by the applicant or
notary public for a felony, fraud dishonesty, deceit.
4. False or misleading advertisement or representation by a notary public.
5. Violation of a regulation
6. Denial, refusal to renew, revocation, etc. in another state.
7. Failure to maintain a bond.
Penalties - Answer-The Dept. may impose an administrative penalty of up to $1,000 on
a NP for each act or omission which constitutes a violation of RULONA or Dept.
regulations.
