Procedures Key Facts &
Regulations 2026/2027 Exam
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What law governs Pennsylvania notaries? - ANSWER ✔✔The
Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts (RULONA).
Who appoints notaries in Pennsylvania? - ANSWER ✔✔The
Secretary of the Commonwealth.
How long is a notary commission valid in PA? - ANSWER ✔✔4 years.
, What must a notary do within 45 days of appointment? - ANSWER
✔✔Record bond/oath of office at the county Recorder of Deeds.
What is the required bond amount for PA notaries? - ANSWER
✔✔$10,000.
How many hours of education are required before applying? -
ANSWER ✔✔3 hours.
What is required before each renewal? - ANSWER ✔✔Another 3-
hour continuing education course.
Name 4 common notarial acts. - ANSWER ✔✔Acknowledgments,
oaths/affirmations, verifications on oath, copy certifications.
What is an acknowledgment? - ANSWER ✔✔A declaration by a
signer that they executed a document willingly.
What is a jurat (verification on oath/affirmation)? - ANSWER ✔✔A
sworn statement of truth signed in front of a notary.
What is required when administering an oath/affirmation? - ANSWER
✔✔The signer must verbally swear or affirm truthfulness.
What is copy certification? - ANSWER ✔✔Notary certifies a copy is
accurate and complete (not for vital records).