PENNSYLVANIA NOTARY PUBLIC EXAM 2025 WITH
100% ACCURATE SOLUTIONS
1. Official Signature registered in the county prothonotary office
(50 cents fee)
immediately
30 days after
appointment 15 days
after appointment 45
days after appointment
2. Describe the purpose of the surety bond required for notaries
public in Pennsylvania.
The surety bond guarantees the notary's appointment
process. The surety bond is used to cover the notary's
training costs.
The surety bond protects the public from potential
misconduct by the notary.
The surety bond is a fee paid to the Department of State.
3. What is the required surety bond amount for becoming a
notary public in Pennsylvania?
$15,000
$20,000
, $10,000
$5,000
4. If an individual attempts to perform notarial acts
without being commissioned, what legal implications
might they face?
They will be required to pay a fine to the Department.
, They may face legal penalties for unauthorized
practice of notarial acts.
They can continue to perform acts but will not be
recognized legally.
They will need to complete additional training courses.
5. The Secretary of State may revoke or suspend your
Notary Public commission if ?
charge more than the fee prescribed by law
you don't do any Notary work for 90 days
consecutive days all the above
you don't charge for notarizations
6. If a notary public fails to use their official stamp during a
notarization, what potential consequences might arise?
The notarization may be deemed invalid.
The notary may face criminal charges.
The notarization will be accepted without the
stamp. The notary will automatically lose their
commission.
7. Describe the significance of the geographical boundaries for
notarial acts in Pennsylvania.
Notarial acts can be performed anywhere as long as the
notary is licensed.
Notarial acts can only be performed in the notary's home
county.
Notarial acts must be performed within Pennsylvania to
ensure legal validity and jurisdiction.
Geographical boundaries are irrelevant for notarial acts.
, 8. What is the minimum age requirement to apply for a
notary public in Pennsylvania?
25 years of
age 21 years
of age 16
years of age
18 years of age
9. After successful completion of the state examination and
favorable review of the application for appointment, the term
of office of a notary public expires:
4 years after the examination
4 years after the appointment date
4 years after the next March 30
4 years after the applicant's birthday
10. Once the commission has been issued, a person has to take,
subscribe, and file an oath of office and file a $15,000 surety
bond with the county clerk's office.
45 business days
2 months
15 calendar days
30 calendar days
11. What is the primary language requirement for applying to
become a notary public in Pennsylvania?
French
English
100% ACCURATE SOLUTIONS
1. Official Signature registered in the county prothonotary office
(50 cents fee)
immediately
30 days after
appointment 15 days
after appointment 45
days after appointment
2. Describe the purpose of the surety bond required for notaries
public in Pennsylvania.
The surety bond guarantees the notary's appointment
process. The surety bond is used to cover the notary's
training costs.
The surety bond protects the public from potential
misconduct by the notary.
The surety bond is a fee paid to the Department of State.
3. What is the required surety bond amount for becoming a
notary public in Pennsylvania?
$15,000
$20,000
, $10,000
$5,000
4. If an individual attempts to perform notarial acts
without being commissioned, what legal implications
might they face?
They will be required to pay a fine to the Department.
, They may face legal penalties for unauthorized
practice of notarial acts.
They can continue to perform acts but will not be
recognized legally.
They will need to complete additional training courses.
5. The Secretary of State may revoke or suspend your
Notary Public commission if ?
charge more than the fee prescribed by law
you don't do any Notary work for 90 days
consecutive days all the above
you don't charge for notarizations
6. If a notary public fails to use their official stamp during a
notarization, what potential consequences might arise?
The notarization may be deemed invalid.
The notary may face criminal charges.
The notarization will be accepted without the
stamp. The notary will automatically lose their
commission.
7. Describe the significance of the geographical boundaries for
notarial acts in Pennsylvania.
Notarial acts can be performed anywhere as long as the
notary is licensed.
Notarial acts can only be performed in the notary's home
county.
Notarial acts must be performed within Pennsylvania to
ensure legal validity and jurisdiction.
Geographical boundaries are irrelevant for notarial acts.
, 8. What is the minimum age requirement to apply for a
notary public in Pennsylvania?
25 years of
age 21 years
of age 16
years of age
18 years of age
9. After successful completion of the state examination and
favorable review of the application for appointment, the term
of office of a notary public expires:
4 years after the examination
4 years after the appointment date
4 years after the next March 30
4 years after the applicant's birthday
10. Once the commission has been issued, a person has to take,
subscribe, and file an oath of office and file a $15,000 surety
bond with the county clerk's office.
45 business days
2 months
15 calendar days
30 calendar days
11. What is the primary language requirement for applying to
become a notary public in Pennsylvania?
French
English
