PA NOTARY TEST EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS. VERIFIED 2026.
Is there a difference between being appointed and being commissioned? - ANS YES. Being
appointed confirms your qualification for the office of notary public, and being commissioned
means that you are authorized to conduct notarial acts.
Upon appointment and prior to becoming a commissioned notary public, you will need to take
an oath of office, and record your oath, bond, commission, and official signature in the County
where you maintain a business or work address, within: - ANS 45 days
What is the purpose of a notary public's surety bond? - ANS The surety bond is a financial
guarantee to the Commonwealth and the notary's customers. If a customer suffers a financial
loss due to a notary's failure to fulfill their duties and responsibilities, the state or the customer
has the right to remedy the matter by seeking compensation from your bond
How many notarial acts is a Pennsylvania notary public authorized to perform? - ANS six
It is a conflict of interest if a notary public performs notarial acts as: - ANS For the direct
benefit of their spouse.
As a Pennsylvania notary public, you may only perform notarial acts: - ANS Within the
geographical borders of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
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, What would NOT constitute a conflict of interest? - ANS Being a shareholder in a publicly
traded company that is a party to a notarized transaction.
What would constitute a direct or pecuniary interest? - ANS Receiving monetary
compensation other than a notary fee, that is contingent upon you notarizing a document.
A notary public may establish the fee for the following service: - ANS Copying a notarized
document.
What form of identification would NOT be classified as satisfactory evidence? - ANS Student
ID
When a notary public provides a customer with a receipt for notarial and related services such
as making a copy of a notarized document, all of the fees should? - ANS Itemized separately
on a receipt.
In addition to verifying an individual's identity, what else should you determine about an
individual before performing a notarial act? - ANS If the individual has the competency and
capacity to execute a record.
The fees for notarial acts are established by: - ANS The Department of State.
With the exception of certifies copies, before conducting a notarial act, are you required to
verify the identity of the persons who appear before you? - ANS Yes.
Joe has been your next door neighbor for more than 20 years. Joe misplaced his government
issued ID and wants to know if you would be able to notarize a document for him. Before
2 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
AND ANSWERS. VERIFIED 2026.
Is there a difference between being appointed and being commissioned? - ANS YES. Being
appointed confirms your qualification for the office of notary public, and being commissioned
means that you are authorized to conduct notarial acts.
Upon appointment and prior to becoming a commissioned notary public, you will need to take
an oath of office, and record your oath, bond, commission, and official signature in the County
where you maintain a business or work address, within: - ANS 45 days
What is the purpose of a notary public's surety bond? - ANS The surety bond is a financial
guarantee to the Commonwealth and the notary's customers. If a customer suffers a financial
loss due to a notary's failure to fulfill their duties and responsibilities, the state or the customer
has the right to remedy the matter by seeking compensation from your bond
How many notarial acts is a Pennsylvania notary public authorized to perform? - ANS six
It is a conflict of interest if a notary public performs notarial acts as: - ANS For the direct
benefit of their spouse.
As a Pennsylvania notary public, you may only perform notarial acts: - ANS Within the
geographical borders of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
1 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
, What would NOT constitute a conflict of interest? - ANS Being a shareholder in a publicly
traded company that is a party to a notarized transaction.
What would constitute a direct or pecuniary interest? - ANS Receiving monetary
compensation other than a notary fee, that is contingent upon you notarizing a document.
A notary public may establish the fee for the following service: - ANS Copying a notarized
document.
What form of identification would NOT be classified as satisfactory evidence? - ANS Student
ID
When a notary public provides a customer with a receipt for notarial and related services such
as making a copy of a notarized document, all of the fees should? - ANS Itemized separately
on a receipt.
In addition to verifying an individual's identity, what else should you determine about an
individual before performing a notarial act? - ANS If the individual has the competency and
capacity to execute a record.
The fees for notarial acts are established by: - ANS The Department of State.
With the exception of certifies copies, before conducting a notarial act, are you required to
verify the identity of the persons who appear before you? - ANS Yes.
Joe has been your next door neighbor for more than 20 years. Joe misplaced his government
issued ID and wants to know if you would be able to notarize a document for him. Before
2 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
