Pennsylvania Notary Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Which of the following is/are true statement(s) about the acknowledgment notarial power? - Answer-~ An acknowledgment is a method for authenticating a signature on a document. ~ The customer is making a formal declaration that he/she signed the document voluntarily and understood the nature and the purpose of the document. Which of the following statement(s) is/are true regarding administering oaths or affirmations? - Answer-~ Binds maker of the oath or affirmation to truth of declaration. ...

Notarial Acts - The six enumerated notarial powers authorized by RULONA are: - Answer-1. Taking an acknowledgment 2. Administering an oath or affirmation 3.Taking a verification on oath or affirmation (includes an affidavit) 4. Witnessing or attesting a signature - note that this is a new notarial act 5. Certifying or attesting a copy or deposition - note that "taking a deposition" is no longer an enumerated notarial act 6. Noting a protest of a negotiable instrument Notary S...

Notaries can help in drafting legal documents even if they aren't attorneys - Answer-False Once appointed by the department of state a notary has 45 days to do three things to complete the commissioning process - Answer-1. Have $10,000 bond completed surety 2. Take oath of office with the county recorder of deeds 3. Register signature with the county prothonotary A current notary should apply for reappointment at least _____ days before his or hers commission expires - Answer-60 days ...

Question #1: Is there a difference between being appointed and being commissioned? - Answer-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: - ...

Which of the following is NOT listed as a notarial act in RULONA 302? A. Taking an acknowledgement B. Administering an oath or affirmation C. Witnessing or attesting a signature D. Testifying on a civil jury - Answer-D. Testifying on a civil jury A "Person." (RULONA 302) does NOT include: A. Any individual B. A government or governmental subdivision, agency or instrumentality C. A trained pet D. Any other legal or commercial entity - Answer-C. A trained pet In which of the fo...

RULONDA requires a surety company or issuing entity of the bond to give notice to the Department of State before cancelling he bond withing - answer-30 Days The Notary Public's official stamp must contain all of the following (within the border) except - answer-the notary's physical address 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 ...

Notary Exam 2024 Practice Questions with 100% Correct Answers If a Notary identifies a signer through proper ID but forgets to put the information in her journal, she would be fined for? - Answer- 750 Aaron has filed his Oath of Office and bond with the county recorder's office where he holds his principal place of business. Aaron is under oath for the duration of his commission to follow all Notary laws as a result. If Arron falsifies a statement, verbally or in writing, he may be found...

PA Notary Public Exam Questions and Answers 2024 Graded A The Secretary of the Commonwealth is authorized to appoint and commission notaries public for a term of ______ years from the date of appointment. - Answer- 4 years Notary Public Law: Section 2 The jurisdiction of notaries public is coextensive with the boundaries of the _________________. - Answer- Commonwealth Notary Public Law: Section 2 Any person who is _______ years of age or over, who resides or is employed within this com...

Notary Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass Can a Notary practice law? - Answer- A notary is specifically PROHIBITED from practicing law, unless he/she is already an attorney Are notaries commissioned for their specific county of residence? - Answer- NO. Notaries are commissioned for the entire state of Ohio but should still apply through their county of residency. When must an applicant take their notary exam? - Answer- Within 90 days of receiving test instructions. An applicant who fai...