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A series of questions and answers related to notary public regulations, specifically focusing on pennsylvania notary laws (rulona). It covers topics such as the duties of a notary upon death or incompetency, requirements for electronic notarization, qualifications for appointment, fees, bond requirements, and official stamp specifications. The document serves as a study guide or review material for individuals preparing for a notary public exam, providing insights into the legal and administrative aspects of notary practices in pennsylvania. It is useful for understanding the responsibilities, restrictions, and operational guidelines governing notaries public.
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On death or incompetency of a notary public, the personal representative or guardian shall deliver the notary journal within days to the office of recorder of deeds in county where notary maintained his office. A. 30 B. 45 C. 60 D. 15 - CORRECT ANSWER A. 30 (RULONA 319) On death or incompetency of a notary public, the personal representative or guardian shall deliver the notary journal with 30 days to the office of recorder of deeds in county where notary maintained his office. Before a notary performs the initial notarial act with respect to an electronic record, a notary public shall notify
the that the notary will be
performing notarial acts with respect to electronic records and identify each technology the notary intends to use. A. county clerk B. chief clerk D. county assessor D. department - CORRECT ANSWER D. department (RULONA 320) Before a notary performs the initial notarial act with respect to an electronic record, a notary public shall notify
A. this Commonwealth ... English B. Pennsylvania ... two languages C. this Commonwealth ... Spanish D. the county of appointment ... two languages - CORRECT ANSWER A. this Commonwealth ... English (RULONA 321) An applicant for appointment and commission as a notary public must be a resident or have a place of employment in this Commonwealth and be able to read and write English. A notary public application must be accompanies by a nonrefundable fee of $ , payable to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. This amount shall include the application fee for notary public commission and fee for filing of the bond with the department. A. $ B. $ C. $ D. $65 - CORRECT ANSWER B. $ (RULONA 321) A notary public application must be accompanied by a nonrefundable fee of $42. payable to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. This amount shall include the application fee for notary public commission and fee for filing of the bond with the department. The surety or issuing entity must give days' notice to the department fore canceling the notary bond. A. 10 B. 15
The surety or issuing entity must give 30 days' notice to the department before canceling the notary bond. Also, the surety or issuing entity shall notify the department not later than 30 days after making a payment to a claimant under the bond. The official signature of each notary public shall be registered, for a fee of .50 cents, in the "Notary Register" the county where the notary public maintains an office. A. fiscal office B. monetary records C. fees and registration D. prothonotary's office - CORRECT ANSWER D. prothonotary's office (RULONA 321) The official signature of each notary public shall be registered, for a fee of .50 cents, in the "Notary Register" provided for that purpose in the porthonotary's office of the country where the notary public maintains an office. The official signature of each notary public shall be registered within: (i) days after appointment or reappointment: and (ii) days after moving to a different county. A. 30 ... 45 B. 30 ... 60 C. 45 ... 30 provided for that purpose in t he of
which constitutes a violation of RULONA. (May also be imposed on any person who performs a notarial act without being properly appointed and commissioned.) www.dos.pa.gov The fee for taking an acknowledgement is. A.$ B. $ C. $ D. $5 - CORRECT ANSWER D. $ www.dos.pa.gov The fee for taking an acknowledgement is $ www.dos.pa.gov The fee for taking an acknowledgment (each additional name) is. A. $2. B. $ C. $ D. $5 - CORRECT ANSWER A. $ www.dos.pa.gov The fee for taking an acknowledgment (each additional name ) is $ www.dos.pa.gov The fee for administering oath or affirmation (per individual taking oath or affirmation) is A. $ B. $ C.$ D. $5 - CORRECT ANSWER D. $
www.dos.pa.gov The fee for administering oath or affirmation (per individual taking oath or affirmation) is $ www.dos.pa.gov The fee for taking verification on oath or affirmation (no matter how many signatures) is. A. $ B. $ C. $ D. $5 - CORRECT ANSWER D.$ www.dos.pa.gov The fee for taking verification on oath or affirmation (no matter how many signatures) is $ www.dos.pa.gov The fee for witnessing or attesting a signautre (per signature) is. A. $ B. $ C. $ D.$5 - CORRECT ANSWER D. $ www.dos.pa.gov The fee for witnessing or attesting a signature (per signature) is $ www.dos.pa.gov The fee for certifying or attesting a copy or deposition (per certified copy) is. - CORRECT ANSWER D. $ www.dos.pa.gov
Which of the Following does not appear on the official stamp of a notary public? A. The words "Commonwealth of Pennsylvania - Notary Seal." B. The date of birth of th notary public. C. The name as it appears on the commission of th notary and the words "Notary Public" D. The name of the county in which the notary public maintains an office. - CORRECT ANSWER B. The date of birth of the notary public. (RULONA Regulations 167.21) Which of the following does not appear on the official stamp of the a notary public? A. The date the notary's current commission expires. B. The seven-digit commission identification number assigned by the Department C. The words "Notary Public." D. The date the notary's current commission commenced,
C. A notary public may place an imprint of the notary's official stamp over any signature in a record to be notarized or over any writing in a notarial certificate. D. A notary public shall not alter or deface the official stamp. - CORRECT ANSWER C. is not correct. (RULONA 167.21) A notary public shall NOT place an imprint of the notary's official stamp over any signature in a record to be notarized or over any writing in a notarial certificate. Which of the following statement is not correct.? A. Notary public may use an embossed or crimped image in the performance of a notarial act. B. Use of embosser can be only in conjunction with the use of an official stamp. C. Embosser cannot be placed over signature or printed material D. Notary public may use any other notary public's embosser o any other object in lieu of the notary public's official stamp to perform a notarial act. - CORRECT ANSWER D is not correct. it should read: Notary public shall not use any other notary public's embosser or any other object in lieu of the notary public's official stamp to perform a notarial act. (RULONA Regulations 167.23) Which of th following is not correct? A notary journal must contain: A. The name of the notary public as it appears on his birth certificate. B. The notary public's commission number.
D. The fee paid by the receiver of the notarial service - CORRECT ANSWER D. The fee paid by the receiver of t he notarial service. (RULONA Regulations 167.32) D is not correct because it is not one of the items listed in this section an is a required notation. Which of the following is not correct? Records for which a notary may not issue a certified copy include: A. Vital Records (birth and death certificates) B. U.S. Naturalization Certificates C. Any government-issued record which on its face states"do not copy," or "illegal to copy" etc. D. Any record which is allowed by law to copy or certify - CORRECT ANSWER D is not correct This should read: D. Any record which is prohibited by law to copy or certify. (RULONA Regulations 167.65) Which of the following is correct? Records for which a notary may not issue a certified copy include: A. Private records, leases B. Drivers' licenses, Transcripts, Bills of sale C. Diplomas, Contracts, medical records D. U.S. Naturalization Certificates - CORRECT ANSWER D. U.S. Naturalization Certificates Notaries may NOT issue a certified copy of a U.S. Naturalization Certificate. Therefore, the answer is D. (RULONA Regulations 167.65)
The Secretary of the Commonwealth is authorized to appoint and commission notaries public for a term of years from the date of appointment. - CORRECT ANSWER 4 years Notary Public Law: Section 2 The jurisdiction of notaries public is coextensive with the ANSWER Commonwealth Notary Public Law: Section 2 Any person who is years of age or over, who resides or is employed within this commonwealth and who is of good character, integrity and ability shall be eligible for the office of notary public. - CORRECT ANSWER 18 years old Notary Public Law: Section 3 Any person who is a notary public and who resides outside this Commonwealth shall be deemed to have irrevocably appointed the the person's agent upon whom may be served any summons, subpoena, order or other process. - CORRECT ANSWER Secretary of the Commonwealth Notary Public Law: Section 3 Applications for appointment to the office of notary public shall be made to the boundaries of the. - CORRECT as
A notary public vacates his office by removing the notary's Commonwealth, and such removal shall constitute a resignation from the office of notary public as of the date of removal. - CORRECT ANSWER business Notary Public Law: Section 7 Every notary, upon appointment and prior to entering the duties of notary public, shall take and subscribe the constitutional oath of office, and shall file a surety bond, payable to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, in the ANSWER $10, Notary Public Law: Section 8 Every notary bond shall have as surety a duly authorized surety company or sufficient individual sureties, to be approved by the Secretary of the Commonwealth, conditioned for the faithful performance of the duties of the office of notary public. - CORRECT ANSWER two Notary Public Law: Section 8 The notary bond ensures the faithful performance of the notary's duties and the delivery of notary's register and seal to the office of the recorder of deeds of the proper county in case of the death, resignation or disqualification of the notary within days of such event. - CORRECT ANSWER 30 days Notary Public Law: Section 8 residence and address from the amount of $. - CORRECT
The notary public bond, as well as the commission and oath of office, shall be recorded in the which the notary maintains an office at the time of appointment or reappointment. - CORRECT ANSWER office of the recorder of deeds Notary Public Law: Section 8 If a notary public fails to give bond and cause the bond and the commission and oath to be recorded within days after the beginning of the term, his commission shall be null and void. - CORRECT ANSWER 45 days Notary Public Law: Section 8 The official notary signature shall be registered, in the "Notary Register" in the prothonotary's office of county where the notary maintains an office, within days after appointment or reappointment. - CORRECT ANSWER 45 days Notary Public Law: Section 9 (In counties of the second class, such signature shall also be registered in the clerk of courts' office within said period.) If a notary moves his office to another county, he must within days thereafter register his signature in the prothonotary's office of county where the notary maintains an office. - CORRECT ANSWER 30 days Notary Public Law: Section 9 of the county in
determine that the proffered copy is a full, true and accurate transcription or reproduction of that which was copied. Notary Public Law: Section 12 If an application or renewal is rejected, or a commission is revoked or recalled, or if a notary public resigns, applicant from date of resignation, as the case may be. - CORRECT ANSWER 10 days Notary Public Law: Section 22. Any person who violates the provisions of this subsection shall be guilty of a summary offense and upon conviction thereof shall be sentenced to pay a fine not exceeding $ or to imprisonment not exceeding days, or both. - CORRECT ANSWER $300, 90 days Notary Public Law: Section 22. A notarial officer (may/may not) perform a notarial act with respect to a record in which the notarial officer or the notarial officer's spouse has a direct or pecuniary interest.
" " is a declaration appearing before notarial officer and making the acknowledgement is the person claimed. - CORRECT ANSWER personal knowledge RULONA 305 RULONA is the abbreviation for - CORRECT ANSWER Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts RULONA 301 made in front of a notary that: ( 1 ) the person signed the record for the reason stated in the record; and that ( 2 ) if the person signed as a representative, he did so with proper authority. - CORRECT ANSWER Acknowledgment RULONA 302 T/F? The definition for "Conviction" does not have to include a sentence ordered by the court. - CORRECT ANSWER True RULONA 302 Conviction means any of the following, even if a sentence was not ordered by a court: ( 1 ) An entry of a plea of guilty or "no contest". ( 2 ) A guilty verdict in a trial (with or without a jury). ( 3 ) Not guilty due to insanity, or guilty but mentally ill. An electronic symbol, sound or process attached to or logically associated with a record and executed or adopted