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Pennsylvania Notary Exam: 100 Questions and Answers, Exams of Public Law

Montgomery County Community College (MCCC, Montco, or MC3) - West CampusPublic Law

A comprehensive set of 100 questions and answers covering the pennsylvania notary exam. It covers essential topics such as notary qualifications, duties, responsibilities, and legal requirements. A valuable resource for individuals preparing for the pennsylvania notary exam, offering insights into key concepts and practical applications.

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2024 PA NOTARY EXAM/100Qs&As|UPDATED
2025|A+GRADE
Minimum age to become a Notary in PA - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-45 Days
Under RULONA, what amount must surety bond from insurance company licensed in PA in? -
ANSWER-$10,000
RULONA requires a surety company provide the Department of State how many days notice
before canceling the bond? - ANSWER-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? -
ANSWER-$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? - ANSWER-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? -
ANSWER-30 Days
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2024 PA NOTARY EXAM/100Qs&As|UPDATED

2025|A+GRADE

Minimum age to become a Notary in PA - ANSWER- 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? - ANSWER- 45 Days Under RULONA, what amount must surety bond from insurance company licensed in PA in? - ANSWER-$10, RULONA requires a surety company provide the Department of State how many days notice before canceling the bond? - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-$1,000. 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? - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-30 Days

State of PA's Notary commission application fee is how much? - ANSWER-$42. Upon resignation or expiration, the stamping device should do all of the following EXCEPT:

  • Destroying
  • Defacing
  • Damaging
  • Surrender possession - ANSWER-Surrender Possession Surrendering possession of the stamping device only used at times of - ANSWER- suspension or revocation Who promulgates the rules and regulations under the Notary Act under Chapter 3 Sec 327(a) - ANSWER-PA Department of State All of the following are permitted EXCEPT acknowledgements oaths and affirmations stamped signatures verification's - ANSWER-Stamped Signatures The body of the document must contain the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and The County (T/F) - ANSWER-True The notary Journal must contain all of the following: (6) - ANSWER-1. Date and time of act
  1. Type of act
  2. Identification of the individual
  3. Notary fee (n/a)

New Pennsylvania Notary Public Law house Bill 25 became - ANSWER-RULONA Act 73 RULONA became effective - ANSWER-October 9, 2013 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 How many days notice for bond cancellation? - ANSWER- 30 Days How many days to record in county office? - ANSWER- 45 Days or 90 Days for Reappointment Continuing ed course must exceed 3 hours 6 month prior to what? - ANSWER- Application of Renewal Who is exempt from becoming a Notary (3) - ANSWER-1. Judicial Office
  10. Federal employee &/or appointed person who receives salary
  1. Any member of General Assembly How much does it cost to do a name change? - ANSWER-Free How many days do you have to report a name change? - ANSWER- 30 Days Where should letters of resignation be sent? - ANSWER-Dept of State Bureau of Commissions, Elections, and Legislation When resigning: papers must be released to whom and when? - ANSWER-To the County Office Recorders, within 30 Days When resigning: stamp must be released to whom and when? - ANSWER-rubber stamp delivered to Dept of State Bureau of commissions within in 10 days Official stamp wording requirements (5 requirements) - ANSWER-1. "Commonwealth of Pennsylvania - Notary Seal"
  2. Name, "Notary Public"
  3. County
  4. Expiration Date:
  5. Commission number Official stamp border size - ANSWER-1" (H); 3.5" (Width); Plain Border Stamping device security is responsibility of - ANSWER-Notary

electronic records requires that - ANSWER-notarial certificate be attached affixed or associated with the electronic record Notary fees should be fixed (set) by - ANSWER-State Department All notary fees are $ except: - ANSWER-Taking acknowledgements (additional names) $2. Noting a protest of a negotiable instrument per page $ Notary fees need to be displayed in the - ANSWER-Location of the notary act. No fee charged for - ANSWER-affidavit for absentee ballot Complaints may be filed by anyone for any reason, written response must be made after notification - ANSWER- 30 days Fines from a complaint for each violation can be up to - ANSWER-$500. all hearings for complaints are held - ANSWER-in Harrisburg Administrative penalty can be imposed up to for each act - ANSWER-1000. 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 Identifying your customer: 3 ways to ID your customer - ANSWER-Personal Knowledge Satisfactory evidence Second party knowledge Personal Knowledge identification occurs with - ANSWER-Personally know them 1 - 1 relationship variety of situations over a long period of time Satisfactory evidence of Identification - ANSWER-Current government issues ID with ID number and at least one:

  • Signature
  • Photograph 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 RULONA - ANSWER-Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts Statutes governing notaries public - ANSWER-RULONA (Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts)

application for renewal and file their application at least 2 - 3 month prior to commission expiration. 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. How long does notary commission last for? - ANSWER- 4 years