PA Notary Public Questions and Answers Already Passed

PA Notary Public Questions and Answers Already Passed Minimum age to become a Notary in PA 18 years of age What is maximum amount of time to record bond, oath of office and commission at the Recorder of Deeds in the county which the notary maintains an office? 45 Days Under RULONA, what amount must surety bond from insurance company licensed in PA in? $10,000 RULONA requires a surety company provide the Department of State how many days notice before canceling the bond? 30 Days The department of state may impose an administrative penalty on a Notary for each act or omission which constitutes a violation of Chapter 3 or on any person who performs a notarial act without being properly appointed and commissioned as a Notary up to what amount? $1,000.00 A Notary's personal representative, guardian or any other person in possession of the Notary Journal has how many days to return Journal to Recorder of Deeds? 30 Days Upon expiration of commission, or resignation of commission, or revocation of commission, the Notary must deliver the Notary Journal to the Recorder of Deeds within how many days? 30 Days State of PA's Notary commission application fee is how much? $42.00 All of the following are permitted EXCEPT acknowledgements oaths and affirmations stamped signatures verification's on oath and affirmations Stamped Signatures The body of the document must contain the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and The County (T/F) True Notary may refuse to perform a notarial act when: (3) 1. The party appears incompetent 2. Non-voluntary signature 3. Physical appearance does not resemble the identification provided well enough The Notary Act requires a Notary to notify the Department of State if the notary's journal is lost or stolen within: Promptly Prohibited notary acts Drafting legal documents & providing legal advice. Notary commission is effective for 4 years New Pennsylvania Notary Public Law house Bill 25 became RULONA Act 73 RULONA became effective October 9, 2013 How many days notice for bond cancellation? 30 Days How many days to record in county office? 45