Pennsylvania Notary Public State Examination 2026–
2027 | Exam Prep & Verified Answers
Pennsylvania Notary Public State Examination 2026–2027 | Exam Prep & Verified Answers
RULONA - correct answers -Revised Uniform Law On Notarial Acts
When did RULONA take effect? - correct answers -10/26/17
How many hours of education must an applicant take for appointment or reappointment? - correct
answers -Three hours
What is the cost of the examination for the Pearson VUE Test? - correct answers -$65.00
How long does an applicant have to pass the Pearson VUE test? - correct answers -6 Months
Notarial Acts - correct answers -1. Taking an Acknowledgment
2. Administering and oath or affirmation
3. Taking a verification on oath or affirmation (includes affidavit)
4. Witnessing or attesting a signature (new notarial act)
5. Certifying or attesting a copy or deposition (no longer "taking a deposition")
6. Noting a protest of a negotiable instrument
What is on a Notary, in order? - correct answers -"Commonwealth of Pennsylvania" - Notary Seal
1
, Name of Notary, Notary Public
Name of the County where Notary maintains an office
Date Notaries Commission Expires
Notary Commission Number
Is the municipality on the stamp? - correct answers -No, the municipality is not on the stamp
What is the size of the stamp? - correct answers -1 inch and a width of 3 1/2 inches with a plain border
Is an embosser required? - correct answers -No, the use of an embosser is optional
What is required in the Notary Journal? - correct answers -1. Date and Time of the notarial act.
2. A description of the record, if any, and type of notarial act.
3. Full name and address (city and state only) of each individual for whom the notarial act is performed.
4. If identity of individual is based on personal knowledge, a statement to that effect.
5. If identity of individual is based on satisfactory evidence, a brief description of the method of
identification and any identification credential presented, including the date of issuance and expiration
of an identification credential.
6. The fee charged by the notary public.
What are the requirements for a tangible journal? - correct answers -A bound register with numbered
pages
What are the requirements for an electronic journal? - correct answers -Must be tamper-evident
electronic format complying with dept. regulations.
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2027 | Exam Prep & Verified Answers
Pennsylvania Notary Public State Examination 2026–2027 | Exam Prep & Verified Answers
RULONA - correct answers -Revised Uniform Law On Notarial Acts
When did RULONA take effect? - correct answers -10/26/17
How many hours of education must an applicant take for appointment or reappointment? - correct
answers -Three hours
What is the cost of the examination for the Pearson VUE Test? - correct answers -$65.00
How long does an applicant have to pass the Pearson VUE test? - correct answers -6 Months
Notarial Acts - correct answers -1. Taking an Acknowledgment
2. Administering and oath or affirmation
3. Taking a verification on oath or affirmation (includes affidavit)
4. Witnessing or attesting a signature (new notarial act)
5. Certifying or attesting a copy or deposition (no longer "taking a deposition")
6. Noting a protest of a negotiable instrument
What is on a Notary, in order? - correct answers -"Commonwealth of Pennsylvania" - Notary Seal
1
, Name of Notary, Notary Public
Name of the County where Notary maintains an office
Date Notaries Commission Expires
Notary Commission Number
Is the municipality on the stamp? - correct answers -No, the municipality is not on the stamp
What is the size of the stamp? - correct answers -1 inch and a width of 3 1/2 inches with a plain border
Is an embosser required? - correct answers -No, the use of an embosser is optional
What is required in the Notary Journal? - correct answers -1. Date and Time of the notarial act.
2. A description of the record, if any, and type of notarial act.
3. Full name and address (city and state only) of each individual for whom the notarial act is performed.
4. If identity of individual is based on personal knowledge, a statement to that effect.
5. If identity of individual is based on satisfactory evidence, a brief description of the method of
identification and any identification credential presented, including the date of issuance and expiration
of an identification credential.
6. The fee charged by the notary public.
What are the requirements for a tangible journal? - correct answers -A bound register with numbered
pages
What are the requirements for an electronic journal? - correct answers -Must be tamper-evident
electronic format complying with dept. regulations.
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