PA NOTARY EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2025 COMPLETE KNOWLEDGE EVALUATION
◉ Notary Stamp - The official stamp of the notary (formerly called the
notary seal) must
contain, in the following order: Answer: 1. The words "Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania"
2. The words "Notary Seal"
3. The name as it appears on the commission of the notary public and the
words"Notary Public"
4. The name of the county in which the notary public maintains an office
5.The date the notary public's commission expires
6.The notary commission number
The stamp will no longer contain the municipality in which the notary
maintains an office.
, "Commonwealth of Pennsylvania" is added to the stamp. The proposed
regulations of the Department require the inclusion of the notary
commission number on the notary commission number on the stamp.
◉ Eligibility for appointment and commission as a notary public An
applicant must
meet all the following: Answer: 1. Be at least 18 years of age.
2. Be a citizen or permanent legal resident of the United States.
3. Be a resident of or have a place of employment
or practice in this Commonwealth.
4. Be able to read and write English.
5. Not be disqualified to receive a commission
under section 323 (relating to sanctions).
6. Have completed three hours of approved notary education.
7. Have passed an examination, if the applicant does not hold a
commission at the
2025 COMPLETE KNOWLEDGE EVALUATION
◉ Notary Stamp - The official stamp of the notary (formerly called the
notary seal) must
contain, in the following order: Answer: 1. The words "Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania"
2. The words "Notary Seal"
3. The name as it appears on the commission of the notary public and the
words"Notary Public"
4. The name of the county in which the notary public maintains an office
5.The date the notary public's commission expires
6.The notary commission number
The stamp will no longer contain the municipality in which the notary
maintains an office.
, "Commonwealth of Pennsylvania" is added to the stamp. The proposed
regulations of the Department require the inclusion of the notary
commission number on the notary commission number on the stamp.
◉ Eligibility for appointment and commission as a notary public An
applicant must
meet all the following: Answer: 1. Be at least 18 years of age.
2. Be a citizen or permanent legal resident of the United States.
3. Be a resident of or have a place of employment
or practice in this Commonwealth.
4. Be able to read and write English.
5. Not be disqualified to receive a commission
under section 323 (relating to sanctions).
6. Have completed three hours of approved notary education.
7. Have passed an examination, if the applicant does not hold a
commission at the
