PA Notary Exam - State Test (Detailed
Questions and Correct Answers)
Application Fee - ANSWER-Fee paid to the Dept. of State, $40 - $42
Conviction - ANSWER-1. An entry of a guilty plea
2. A guilty verdict or nolo contendre
3. Finding not guilty by insanity or guilty but mentally ill
Copies - ANSWER-A notarial officer who certifies or attests a copy of a record or an
item which was copied shall determine that the copy is a complete and accurate
transcription or reproduction of the record or item.
Department - ANSWER-The Dept. of State of the Commonwealth
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.
Electronic notarization - ANSWER-A NP must apply for e-notary status and select one
or more dept-approved tamper-evident technologies to perform notarial acts with
respects to electronic records.
Electronic Signature - ANSWER-An electronic symbol, sound or process attached to or
logically associated with a record and executed or adopted by an individual with the
intent to sign the record.
Conflict of interest - ANSWER-NP may not perform a notarial act with respect to a
record in which the NP or their spouse has a direct monetary interest
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
How long does an applicant have to pass the Pearson VUE test? - ANSWER-6 Months
1: Valid(unexpired) Drivers License, Non-Driver ID Card or Passport
2: Current, contains signature or photo of the individual(ex: ss card)
Questions and Correct Answers)
Application Fee - ANSWER-Fee paid to the Dept. of State, $40 - $42
Conviction - ANSWER-1. An entry of a guilty plea
2. A guilty verdict or nolo contendre
3. Finding not guilty by insanity or guilty but mentally ill
Copies - ANSWER-A notarial officer who certifies or attests a copy of a record or an
item which was copied shall determine that the copy is a complete and accurate
transcription or reproduction of the record or item.
Department - ANSWER-The Dept. of State of the Commonwealth
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.
Electronic notarization - ANSWER-A NP must apply for e-notary status and select one
or more dept-approved tamper-evident technologies to perform notarial acts with
respects to electronic records.
Electronic Signature - ANSWER-An electronic symbol, sound or process attached to or
logically associated with a record and executed or adopted by an individual with the
intent to sign the record.
Conflict of interest - ANSWER-NP may not perform a notarial act with respect to a
record in which the NP or their spouse has a direct monetary interest
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
How long does an applicant have to pass the Pearson VUE test? - ANSWER-6 Months
1: Valid(unexpired) Drivers License, Non-Driver ID Card or Passport
2: Current, contains signature or photo of the individual(ex: ss card)
