Pennsylvania Notary Public Exam Study Guide (2026/2027) | 225 Questions + Practice Tests, Exams of Law

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Includes 225+ Practice Tests Questions with Detailed Answers

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. The book uses the question and answer method of subject presentation and studying which has a long history of success. . Selected legal terms are explained to help you better understand the law and be a more knowledgeable practicing notary public. . Quick Questions in flash card format help you memorize important facts. . Multiple Choice Questions help you connect important aspects of the law. . Practice exams help you to further sharpen up for both the format and subject matter of the notary exam.

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Pennsylvania Notary Public Practice Test 1

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.

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

Answer> Surrender Possession

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.

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1. Physical appearance does not resemble the identification provided well enough
2. The Notary Act requires a Notary to notify the Department of State if the notary's journal is lost or stolen within

Answer> Promptly

1. Documents used to identify an individual must contain all of the following except

Answer> Current US government issued Identification containing signature,

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

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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
8. Obtain and secure a bond $10,
9. Records recorded in the county in which the act
10. 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

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1. Loss or theft of the stamping device should be

Answer> promptly notify the depart- ment upon discovery

1. Embossing seal is required or not required

Answer> not required

1. Journal should be in order

Answer> Chronological

1. Separate journals can be held for

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

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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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variety of situations over a long period of time

1. Satisfactory evidence of Identification

Answer> Current government issues ID with ID number

and at least one

Answer>

• Signature
• Photograph

1. Notary Public

Answer> Legally authorized by a state government to administer oaths,

witness the signing of documents, and deter fraud by verifying the identity of a person who signs a document

1. RULONA

Answer> Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts

1. Statutes governing notaries public

Answer> RULONA (Revised Uniform Law on No- tarial Acts)

1. You must be a resident of , or employed within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to be a notary (T/F)

Answer> True

1. You must be able to read, write and understand English to be a notary (T/F)

Answer> True

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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

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Answer> $10,

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

Answer> $10,

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

Answer> 30 Days

1. Mary received a "Notice to Appointee" from the department of state. Mary is excited to tell everyone that she is a notary. Is it a violation of the law if Mary tells people that she is a notary?

Yes No It depends Answer> Yes, although she has been appointed to the office of notary public, she is not commissioned.

1. Bailey was appointed as a notary on April 12th. On may 23rd, he visited the recorder of deeds to take and record his oath of office. He wanted to have his signature filed at the Prothonotary's office, but they were closed. By what date does he need to return to the Prothonotary's office?

May 24th May 25th

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May 26th May 27th Answer> may 27th, 45 days after he was appointed

1. Van agreed to sell an expensive painting to an art gallery. The gallery required Van to sign an affidavit. However, before finalizing the sale, the art gallery wanted to be sure the notary's signature was authentic. In what county office could the gallery compare the notary's signatures?

the office of professional notarial acts the office of professional authentications the prothonotary's office the office of professional standards Answer> the prothonotary's office where the notary's signature is filed

1. John doe works at an auto tag agency and was asked to notarize a vehicle title. The title was being transferred from a grandmother to her grandson. Grandson provided his ID, but the grandmother claimed she had forgotten hers. Because grandmother appeared frail, John made an exception and asked they the grandson drop off a copy of her ID later. He never returned with the ID and John learned he was scammed by these people and the title belonged to someone else. The car's rightful owner suffered a financial loss due to John's failure. A claim was filed against John's notary bond. What action will John doe have to take if the insurance company pays the claim?

A. John will have to come up with the money to compensate the injured party before the insurance company pays the claim B. John doe will have to pay the insurance company back C. John doe will have to notify the Department within 10 days that a claim was filed against his bond D. John will have to notify his E&O provider within 15 days that a claim was

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course completion certificates are good for 6 months from the date they are issued

1. before submitting your application to become a PA notary, you must

a. complete a background check b. complete a 3 hour state approved course within the 3 month period imme- diately preceding the application c. be enrolled in a state approved course within one yea before applying d. complete a 3 hour state approved course within the 6 months immediately preceding the application Answer> d. all new and renewing notaries are required to com- plete an approved notary course at least 6 months before applying

1. Mike is applying to become a notary. He is known to many as Mike, but his birth certificate says Michael. Can he list Mike as his first name on his notary public application?

Yes No Answer> NO. an applicant must provide their legal name. Submitting an application listing a nickname will result in rejection of an application

1. On June 7, Lisa realized that her notary public commission was set to expire the next day. So Lisa went online, completed an approved course, received her certificate, and submitted an application to the State before midnight. How likely is it that Lisa's renewal application will be approved?

Not likely Very likely

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Answer> B. Very likely Lisa completed an education course and submitted her application before the expi- ration of her current commission. Although, her application may not be processed by June 8. If she has met all the other renewal requirements, her application will likely be approved

1. On September 26, Tom realized that his commission expired on the 25th. What will Tom have to do to renew his notary public commission?

A. Complete a notary education course, submit his application to the State, and make a special request to the Dept of State B. Complete a notary education course, submit his application to the state, and make a special request for an examination exemption C. request an extension waiver from the department before completing a course D. there isn't anything that Tom can do and he will need to reapply as a new notary Answer> D. if a notary public's commission expires even by just one day, they will have complete the education and exam requirements just like a first time notary

1. Tanya passed the PA notary exam on July 8 2025. However, Tanya was so busy she never got around to completing the steps required to become a commissioned notary public. Tanya will have to retake the notary exam if she doesn't resubmit her application by what date?

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