PA NOTARY PUBLIC FINAL PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS VERIFIED

PA NOTARY PUBLIC FINAL PAPER 2026
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS VERIFIED

◉ Signature and title of an individual performing a notarial act in
this Commonwealth are prima facie evidence that: ( 1 ) signature is
genuine; and (2) ___________________________________. Answer: individual
holds designated title.
RULONA 310


◉ Does a notarial act performed in another state have the same
effect under the law of this Commonwealth? Answer: Yes, generally,
it has the same effect
as if performed by a notarial officer of this Commonwealth if the act
preformed in that state is performed by a notary of that state, judge,
clerk other authorized individual.
RULONA 311


◉ Does a notarial act performed under the authority of a federally
recognized Indian tribe have the same effect under the law of this
Commonwealth? Answer: Yes, generally, it has the same effect
as if performed by a notarial officer of this Commonwealth if the act
was performed by a notary, judge, clerk or other authorized
individual of tribe.
RULONA 312

,◉ Does a notarial act performed under Federal authority have the
same effect under the law of this Commonwealth? Answer: Yes,
generally, it has the same effect
as if performed by a notarial officer of this Commonwealth if the act
was performed by a notary, judge, clerk or other Federally
authorized individuals.
RULONA 313


◉ Does a notarial act performed under the authority of a foreign
state have the same effect under the law of this Commonwealth?
Answer: Yes
Also, a notarial act performed under the authority of a multinational
or international governmental organization has the same effect
under the law of this Commonwealth. This applies also to the Hague
Convention and Consular authentications.
RULONA 314


◉ A notarial act shall be evidenced by a _________________________.
Answer: certificate
RULONA 315


◉ T/F?

,A notarial certificate does not have to be executed
contemporaneously with the performance of the notarial act.
Answer: False
Must
RULONA 315


◉ A notarial certificate must be signed and ___________ by the notarial
officer. Answer: dated
RULONA 315


◉ A notarial certificate must identify the county and __________ in
which the notarial act is performed. Answer: state
RULONA 315


◉ A notarial certificate must contain the ________________ of the
notarial officer. Answer: title
RULONA 315


◉ The certificate of a notary must indicate the date of
__________________ of the notarial officer's commission Answer:
expiration
RULONA 315

, ◉ If a notarial act regarding a tangible record is performed by a
notary public, an official stamp (may / shall) be affixed to the
certificate. Answer: shall
RULONA 315


◉ If a notarial act regarding a tangible record is performed by other
than a notary public, an official stamp (may / shall) be affixed to the
certificate. Answer: may
RULONA 315


◉ If a notarial act regarding an electronic record is performed by a
notary public or other than a notary public, an official stamp (may /
shall) be attached to or logically associated with the certificate.
Answer: may
RULONA 315


◉ A notarial officer (may / may not) affix the notarial officer's
signature to or logically associate it with a certificate until the
notarial act has been performed. Answer: may not
RULONA 315


◉ If a notarial act is performed regarding a tangible record, does a
certificate have to be a part of or attached to the record? Answer: Yes
If a notarial act is performed regarding a tangible record, a
certificate shall be part of or securely attached to the record. If a