PA NOTARY EXAM/PENNSYLVANIA NOTARY EXAM
2023-2024 ACTUAL EXAM 200 REAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) ||AGRADE
Joe has been your next door neighbor for more than 20 years. Joe misplaced his
government issued ID and wants to know if you would be able to notarize a
document for him. Before performing the notarial act, how could you verify Joe’s
identity? – ANSWER- Through personal knowledge
When reviewing an individual’s identification, you should determine that: –
ANSWER- The signature on their ID matches their signature on the signed
document and that the individual’s physical appearance looks the same as it does
on their photo ID.
What reason would someone request an apostille? – ANSWER- To prove to a
foreign government that an official who notarized a document had the authority to
perform the notarial act.
In order to become an e-notary, you must first be a commissioned notary public? –
ANSWER- Yes, An individual must first be a commissioned notary public and
submit an application to become an e-notary.
What has the same purpose as an apostille? – ANSWER- A seal
Before performing an electronic notarization an e-notary will need to? –
ANSWER- Select an electronic notarization vendor
If you are NOT an attorney at law, you must never include the words “notario” or
“notario publico” when advertising your notary services, because: – ANSWERYou may misrepresent yourself as an attorney at law.
An electronic certificate does not have to be attached to an electronically notarized
record? – ANSWER- False. The same rules that apply to executing a notarial
certificate also apply to executing an electronic certificate.
The Department may consider the following reason to take disciplinary action
against you: – ANSWER- You occupational, vocational or professional license
disciplinary record.
What are the educational requirements to become an e-notary? – ANSWER- There
are no additional education requirements to become an e-notary
If you change your home or work address, you must notify the Department of State
within how many days? – ANSWER- 30 days
How many days before your notary public commission expires should you apply to
become reappointed? – ANSWER- 60 days
: If a notary public is NOT an attorney, what activities would be deemed an
unauthorized practice of law: – ANSWER- Drafting an affidavit.
The Department may impose a penalty of up to $____________ for each act or
omission committed by a notary public that violates the Revised Uniform Law on
Notarial Acts (RULONA): – ANSWER- $1,000
: If you advertise your notary services, you are also required to include a specific
disclaimer: – ANSWER- If the advertisement will be on the Internet. B. If the
advertisement will be printed in a newspaper
If you perform a notarial act after becoming an appointed notary public, you will: –
ANSWER- Be in violation of RULONA and subject to criminal penalties and
fines, up to $1,000.
If you resign from office, within 30 days you must deliver your notary journal to: –
ANSWER- The Prothonotary’s office in the county where the notary public last
maintained an office.
A Pennsylvania notary public’s stamp no longer contains: – ANSWER- The notary
public’s municipality.
: Under what circumstances can another person use your notary stamp? –
ANSWER- Under no circumstances can you permit someone else to use your
notary stamp.
You must surrender your notary stamp to the Department of State, if: – ANSWERYour commission is suspended or revoked.
Frank, who lives in Philadelphia is fluent in Italian. However, if he wants to
become a Pennsylvania notary public, he must also: – ANSWER- Be able to read
and write in English and Be able to speak English.
Joe, an Ohio resident, may be eligible for the office of notary public in the
Commonwealth if he: – ANSWER- Has a place of employment or practice in the
Commonwealth
An individual may be ineligible to become an appointed notary public if they: –
ANSWER- Committed perjury or falsification in official matters.
Which scaled score indicates that an individual has passed the Pennsylvania notary
exam? – ANSWER- 75 or greater
An applicant for a notary public commission is required to: – ANSWER- Complete
a three-hour state-approved course within the six-month period immediately
preceding application.
Upon completing a notary education course, your certificate will: – ANSWERExpires six months from the date that it is issued.
The seal shall have a maximum height of – ANSWER- 1 inch width and 3 and 1/2
Is adjudging a person a notarial act? – ANSWER- False
Is administering affirmations a notarial act? – ANSWER- True
The official signature shall be registered in the Notary Register in the
prothonotary’s office of county where the notary maintains and office within how
many days? – ANSWER- 45 days
How many days must a notary register his signature if he moves to another county.
- ANSWER- 30 days
In acting as a notary, a notary shall sign the notary’s name exactly and only as it
appears on the. ________ or otherwise execute the notary’s