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Pennsylvania Notary Exam Questions and Answers, Exams of Nursing

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A comprehensive set of questions and verified answers related to the pennsylvania notary exam. It covers various aspects of notary public law, including qualifications, duties, prohibited acts, and journal requirements. The material is designed to help individuals prepare for the exam and understand the key regulations governing notaries in pennsylvania. It includes topics such as rulona, official stamp requirements, and procedures for resignations and name changes. This resource is valuable for anyone seeking to become a notary or maintain their commission in pennsylvania, offering practical insights and essential information for exam success and professional compliance.

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Pennsylvania Notary Exam
Questions with Verified Answers
100% Guarantee Pass
Format: The exam consists of 30 multiple-choice questions,
1. A Notary's personal representative, guardian or any other person in posses-
sion of the Notary Journal has how many days to return Journal to Recorder
of Deeds?
Answer>
30 Days
2. Upon expiration of commission, or resignation of commission, or revo-
cation of commission, the Notary must deliver the Notary Journal to the
Recorder of Deeds within how many days?
Answer>
30 Days
3. State of PA's Notary commission application fee is how much?
Answer>
$42.00
4. Upon resignation or expiration, the stamping device should do all of the
following EXCEPT
- Destroying
- Defacing
- Damaging
- Surrender possession
Answer>
Surrender Possession
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Pennsylvania Notary Exam

Questions with Verified Answers

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Format: The exam consists of 30 multiple-choice questions,

  1. A Notary's personal representative, guardian or any other person in posses- sion of the Notary Journal has how many days to return Journal to Recorder of Deeds?

Answer> 30 Days

  1. Upon expiration of commission, or resignation of commission, or revo- cation of commission, the Notary must deliver the Notary Journal to the Recorder of Deeds within how many days?

Answer> 30 Days

  1. State of PA's Notary commission application fee is how much?

Answer> $42.

  1. **Upon resignation or expiration, the stamping device should do all of the following EXCEPT
  • Destroying
  • Defacing
  • Damaging
  • Surrender possession**

Answer> Surrender Possession

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  1. Minimum age to become a Notary in PA

Answer> 18 years of age

  1. What is maximum amount of time to record bond, oath of office and com- mission at the Recorder of Deeds in the county which the notary maintains an office?

Answer> 45 Days

  1. Under RULONA, what amount must surety bond from insurance company licensed in PA in?

Answer> $10,

  1. RULONA requires a surety company provide the Department of State how many days notice before canceling the bond?

Answer> 30 Days

  1. 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?

Answer> $1,000.

  1. Surrendering possession of the stamping device only used at times of

Answer> -

suspension or revocation

  1. Who promulgates the rules and regulations under the Notary Act under Chapter 3 Sec 327(a)

Answer> PA Department of State

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picture or physical description.

  1. Prohibited notary acts

Answer> Drafting legal documents & providing legal advice.

  1. Notary commission is effective for

Answer> 4 years

  1. The 6 Notary Acts are

Answer> 1. Acknowledgement

  1. Verification on Oath or Affirmation
  2. Signature witnessing
  3. Copy of deposition certification
  4. Oath or affirmation
  5. Protest
  6. New Pennsylvania Notary Public Law house Bill 25 became

Answer> RULONA Act 73

  1. RULONA became effective

Answer> October 9, 2013

  1. Qualifications for becoming a notary

Answer> 1. 18 or older.

  1. Residency or work /practice in PA
  2. US citizen or permanent resident
  3. Read and write English
  4. Pass exam 322(a)
  5. Not be disqualified (legally guilty of fraud, dishonesty or deceit)
  6. Comply with other requirements established by the Department of State
  7. Application and $42 fee

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  1. Obtain and secure a bond $10,
  2. Records recorded in the county in which the act
  3. How many days notice for bond cancellation?

Answer> 30 Days

  1. How many days to record in county office?

Answer> 45 Days or 90 Days for Reap- pointment

  1. Continuing ed course must exceed 3 hours 6 month prior to what?

Answer> Application of Renewal

  1. Who is exempt from becoming a Notary (3)

Answer> 1. Judicial Office

  1. Federal employee &/or appointed person who receives salary
  2. Any member of General Assembly
  3. How much does it cost to do a name change?

Answer> Free

  1. How many days do you have to report a name change?

Answer> 30 Days

  1. Where should letters of resignation be sent?

Answer> Dept of State Bureau of Com- missions, Elections, and Legislation

  1. When resigning: papers must be released to whom and when?

Answer> To the County Office Recorders, within 30 Days

32. When resigning : stamp must be released to whom and when?

Answer> rubber stamp delivered to Dept of State Bureau of commissions

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Answer> tangible and electronic records

  1. Electronic journals should be(2)

Answer> 1. Tamper proof -

  1. Evident format that complies with the regulations of the department
  2. Journal entries should be made when

Answer> contemporaneously with the act

  1. Electronic records requires the notary be registered with the department (when)

Answer> prior to use

  1. Electronic records statute permits, but does not require, the notary official stamp that contains

Answer> official signature

date of notarization county and state of act title of notarial officer notary's expiration date

  1. electronic records requires that

Answer> notarial certificate be attached affixed or associated with the

electronic record

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  1. Notary fees should be fixed (set) by

Answer> State Department

  1. All notary fees are $ except

Answer> Taking acknowledgements (additional names)

Noting a protest of a negotiable instrument per page $

  1. Notary fees need to be displayed in the

Answer> Location of the notary act.

  1. No fee charged for

Answer> affidavit for absentee ballot

  1. Complaints may be filed by anyone for any reason, written response must be made after notification

Answer> 30 days

  1. Fines from a complaint for each violation can be up to

Answer> $500.

  1. all hearings for complaints are held

Answer> in Harrisburg

  1. Administrative penalty can be imposed up to for each act

Answer> 1000.

  1. Prohibited acts are

Answer> No authority - ie giving legal advice False

advertising - of any kind designation - not able to use the term Notario or "notario publico" representations- - (act in any legal advisor role) Original records - withholding access or possession of original records. crime codes

  1. Identifying your customer 3 ways to ID your customer

Answer> Personal Knowledge Satisfactory evidence

Second party knowledge

  1. Personal Knowledge identification occurs with

Answer> Personally know them 1-1 relationship

variety of situations over a long period of time

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  1. You must be a member of the General Assembly of Pennsylvania to be a Notary (T/F)

Answer> False

  1. You must complete a 3-hour course of study approved by the Common- wealth of Pennsylvania to be a notary (T/F)

Answer> True

  1. You must be at least 18 years old to be notary (T/F)

Answer> True

  1. Notary applications cannot have had a notary commission revoked (T/F)-

Answer> True

  1. Renewing notaries must complete a three-hour course of study and file their applications at least two month prior to their commission expiration date. (T/F)

Answer> True

  1. Renewing notaries must follow standard renewal practices, except those grandfathered by the Tritt v. Cortes ruling (T/F)

Answer> False - RULONA changed this so that approved three hour course must

be taken by all who are renewing.

  1. All renewing notaries must take the notary exam? (T/F)

Answer> False - renewing notaries must complete and approved 3-hour course

of study within six months preceding application for renewal and file their application at least 2-3 month prior to commission expiration.

  1. RULONA added new laws to the previous PA notary law? (T/F)

Answer> False - RULONA or House Bill 25 overhauled the state's statues

governing notaries public and repealed all prior statues governing notaries - adopting RULONA in its place.

  1. How long does notary commission last for?

Answer> 4 years