PA notary exam

PA NOTARY EXAM 2024 WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS A notary may refuse to perform a notarial act if the notary is not satisfied that the...? - correct answer Individual executing the record is competent or has the capacity to execute the record. Individual's signature is knowingly and voluntarily made. Individual's signature on the record or statement substantially conforms to the signature on a form of identification used to determine the identity of the individual. What is an example of acceptance identification? - correct answer A form of government ID issued to an individual, which is current and contains the signature or a photograph of the individual and is satisfactory to the notarial officer. Is this statement true or false about satisfactory evidence: A notarial officer has satisfactory evidence of the identity of an individual appearing before the notarial officer if the notarial officer can identify the individual? - correct answer True What is considered personal appearance? - correct answer An individual making the statement or executing the signature shall appear personally before the notarial officer. If you are moving outside the State of Pennsylvania BUT retain a work address in the State of PA, you can still keep your notary commission. - correct answer True If you move your home and office outside of the State of PA, you must do what? - correct answer Submit a letter of resignation. If you change your address, whom must you notify within 30 days? - correct answer The Secretary of the Commonwealth If you change your name, you must notify the Secretary of the Commonwealth? - correct answer True When notarizing an electronic document, it is necessary for the document signer to appear in person before the e-notary? - correct answer Yes What to provide to become an authorized e-notary prior to performing any electronic notarial acts: - correct answer Name, notary commission number, office address, email address, the name and contact information for his/her electronic notarization solution provider When you become a commissioned PA Notary public, can you apply for approval to electronically notarize? - correct answer Yes What is the maximum fee a notary can charge for taking verification on oath or affirmation (no matter how many signatures)? - correct answer $5.00 What is the maximum fee a notary can charge for administering an oath or affirmation per individual taking an oath? - correct answer $5.00 If you charge notary fees, you are NOT required to display a schedule of your fees where your customers can view? - correct answer False You can charge notary fees or provide your services a set fee for a specific notarial act? - correct answer True When completing a notary application what information can you use to enter as your full name as you would like it to appear on your commission? - correct answer Your name (first name, middle name, last name). It can be anything you want! Which of these is NOT a circumstance where you would surrender your journal to the recorder of deeds office? - correct answer You are reapplying for a new commission. When WOULD you surrender your journal to the recorder of deeds office? - correct answer After you have been removed from office, your death, or your resignation. Your journal must contain your commission information and it must be kept updated. - correct answer True