PA Notary

PA Notary Qualification for Appointment: To become a Notary Public in PA the applicant must meet these requirements. (7) - correct answer 18, Citizen, Reside or work in state, Read and Write English, No crime/Background check, Complete 3 Hour course, Pass Examination. Notary Bond Requirement - correct answer Required to obtain Surety Bond for $10,000 and record with county Recorder of Deeds with in 45 days after appointment Purpose of Notary Bond - correct answer The Notary Bond Protects the public from notary's misconduct intentional or not. The surety company will seek compensation for damages from the Notary. Filing the Bond - correct answer once recorded with the county Recorder of Deeds, a copy of the bond and oath of office must be filed with Dept of State within 90 days Errors and Omissions Insurance - correct answer Protects the Notary. Notaries may choose to purchase, and will provide notary with legal counsel. Definition of Reasonable Care - correct answer Is the degree of concern and attentiveness that a person of normal intelligence and responsibility would exhibit. Requirement Filing Oath of Office - correct answer within 45 days of appointment and before issuance of commission, an applicant must execute an oath with the county Recorder of deeds in the county where the Notary will maintain office Requirement Registering Signature - correct answer The Notary must register their signature with the prothonotary in the county the notary maintains office within 45 days of appointment Appointment of Commission - correct answer Once all requirements have been met the Dept of State will appoint or reappoint the applicant to the office of Notary Public Jurisdiction of a Notary - correct answer Notaries may perform official acts throughout Pennsylvania but not beyond it's borders. All parts of the official act need to take place at the same time and place within the common wealth.