PENNSYLVANIA NOTARY PUBLIC EXAM
2025/2026 WITH 100% ACCURATE ANSWERS
1. The surety or issuing entity must give ____ days' notice to the department fore
canceling the notary bond.
20
15
10
30
2. If a notary fails to attach a notarial certificate to an electronic record, what
potential consequences could arise?
The notary will be required to pay a fine.
The electronic record may be deemed invalid.
The document will automatically be accepted in court.
The notary may receive a warning.
3. If a notary fails to include the required information in their journal, what
potential consequences could they face under the RULONA Act 73?
They would receive a warning but no further action would be taken.
They could face penalties for violations of notary regulations.
Their notary commission would be automatically renewed.
They would be required to pay a fine but would not face any other
consequences.
,4. To which department should letters of resignation be sent according to the
regulations for notaries public in Pennsylvania?
Bureau of Notary Affairs
Dept of State
Office of the Governor
Department of Justice
5. Describe the significance of personally knowing an individual in the context
of notarial identification.
It establishes a 1-1 relationship over a long period of time.
It is the only method accepted by the RULONA Act 73.
It requires the notary to have a legal background.
It allows for quicker identification without documentation.
6. Which department is responsible for promulgating the rules and regulations
under the Notary Act in Pennsylvania?
PA Department of Justice
PA Department of Education
PA Department of Revenue
PA Dept of State
7. If a notary public wishes to perform electronic notarial acts, he must first be
authorized by the following:
Department
County Clerk
, Vendor
Employer
8. What is the required wording on the official stamp for a notary public in
Pennsylvania?
Notary Seal of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Notary Public - Official Seal
State of Pennsylvania - Notary Stamp
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania - Notary Seal
9. What are two specific acts that notaries public in Pennsylvania are
prohibited from performing?
Witnessing signatures and certifying documents.
Collecting fees and maintaining journals.
Drafting legal records and giving legal advice.
Performing marriages and administering oaths.
10. What is the maximum time allowed for the bond, oath of office, and
commission to be recorded by a notary public in Pennsylvania?
60 Days
45 Days
30 Days
90 Days
, 11. What is the required amount for a surety bond for a notary public applicant
in Pennsylvania under RULONA?
$20,000
$10,000
$5,000
$15,000
12. What is the full name of the law that governs notaries public in
Pennsylvania as mentioned in the document?
Pennsylvania Notary Law
RULONA Act 73
House Bill 25
Notary Public Regulation Act
13. If a notary public in Pennsylvania fails to maintain their journal in
chronological order, what potential consequences could they face under
the RULONA regulations?
They could face penalties for violations of notary regulations.
They would receive a warning but no penalties.
Their commission would be extended for an additional year.
They would be required to retake the notary exam.
14. Under what circumstances must a notary public surrender possession of
their stamping device?
Completion of term
2025/2026 WITH 100% ACCURATE ANSWERS
1. The surety or issuing entity must give ____ days' notice to the department fore
canceling the notary bond.
20
15
10
30
2. If a notary fails to attach a notarial certificate to an electronic record, what
potential consequences could arise?
The notary will be required to pay a fine.
The electronic record may be deemed invalid.
The document will automatically be accepted in court.
The notary may receive a warning.
3. If a notary fails to include the required information in their journal, what
potential consequences could they face under the RULONA Act 73?
They would receive a warning but no further action would be taken.
They could face penalties for violations of notary regulations.
Their notary commission would be automatically renewed.
They would be required to pay a fine but would not face any other
consequences.
,4. To which department should letters of resignation be sent according to the
regulations for notaries public in Pennsylvania?
Bureau of Notary Affairs
Dept of State
Office of the Governor
Department of Justice
5. Describe the significance of personally knowing an individual in the context
of notarial identification.
It establishes a 1-1 relationship over a long period of time.
It is the only method accepted by the RULONA Act 73.
It requires the notary to have a legal background.
It allows for quicker identification without documentation.
6. Which department is responsible for promulgating the rules and regulations
under the Notary Act in Pennsylvania?
PA Department of Justice
PA Department of Education
PA Department of Revenue
PA Dept of State
7. If a notary public wishes to perform electronic notarial acts, he must first be
authorized by the following:
Department
County Clerk
, Vendor
Employer
8. What is the required wording on the official stamp for a notary public in
Pennsylvania?
Notary Seal of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Notary Public - Official Seal
State of Pennsylvania - Notary Stamp
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania - Notary Seal
9. What are two specific acts that notaries public in Pennsylvania are
prohibited from performing?
Witnessing signatures and certifying documents.
Collecting fees and maintaining journals.
Drafting legal records and giving legal advice.
Performing marriages and administering oaths.
10. What is the maximum time allowed for the bond, oath of office, and
commission to be recorded by a notary public in Pennsylvania?
60 Days
45 Days
30 Days
90 Days
, 11. What is the required amount for a surety bond for a notary public applicant
in Pennsylvania under RULONA?
$20,000
$10,000
$5,000
$15,000
12. What is the full name of the law that governs notaries public in
Pennsylvania as mentioned in the document?
Pennsylvania Notary Law
RULONA Act 73
House Bill 25
Notary Public Regulation Act
13. If a notary public in Pennsylvania fails to maintain their journal in
chronological order, what potential consequences could they face under
the RULONA regulations?
They could face penalties for violations of notary regulations.
They would receive a warning but no penalties.
Their commission would be extended for an additional year.
They would be required to retake the notary exam.
14. Under what circumstances must a notary public surrender possession of
their stamping device?
Completion of term
