PA NOTARY EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS (2026-2027) (VERIFIED
ANSWERS)
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? - correct
answer - 30 Days
Administrative penalty can be imposed up to _________ for
each act - correct answer - 1000.
all hearings for complaints are held - correct answer - in
Harrisburg
All notary fees are $ except: - correct answer - Taking
acknowledgements (additional names) $2.
Noting a protest of a negotiable instrument per page $3
All of the following are permitted EXCEPT
acknowledgements
oaths and affirmations
stamped signatures
verification's - correct answer - Stamped Signatures
, All renewing notaries must take the notary exam? (T/F) -
correct 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.
Complaints may be filed by anyone for any reason,
written response must be made ____________ after
notification - correct answer - 30 days
Continuing ed course must exceed 3 hours 6 month prior
to what? - correct answer - Application of Renewal
Documents used to identify an individual must contain all
of the following except: - correct answer - Current US
government issued Identification containing signature,
picture or physical description.
Electronic journals should be: (2) - correct answer - 1.
Tamper proof -
2. Evident format that complies with the regulations of
the department
ANSWERS (2026-2027) (VERIFIED
ANSWERS)
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? - correct
answer - 30 Days
Administrative penalty can be imposed up to _________ for
each act - correct answer - 1000.
all hearings for complaints are held - correct answer - in
Harrisburg
All notary fees are $ except: - correct answer - Taking
acknowledgements (additional names) $2.
Noting a protest of a negotiable instrument per page $3
All of the following are permitted EXCEPT
acknowledgements
oaths and affirmations
stamped signatures
verification's - correct answer - Stamped Signatures
, All renewing notaries must take the notary exam? (T/F) -
correct 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.
Complaints may be filed by anyone for any reason,
written response must be made ____________ after
notification - correct answer - 30 days
Continuing ed course must exceed 3 hours 6 month prior
to what? - correct answer - Application of Renewal
Documents used to identify an individual must contain all
of the following except: - correct answer - Current US
government issued Identification containing signature,
picture or physical description.
Electronic journals should be: (2) - correct answer - 1.
Tamper proof -
2. Evident format that complies with the regulations of
the department
