Pennsylvania Notary Exam ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
True or False: Notaries can help in drafting legal documents even if they aren't attorneys. -
Correct answers✔False
Once appointed by the Department of State a notary has 45 days to do 3 things to complete the
commissioning process. - Correct answers✔1. have $10,000 bond completed by surety
2. take oath of office with the County Recorder of Deeds
3. register signature with the County Prothonotary
A current notary should apply for reappointment at least ___ days before his or her commission
expires. - Correct answers✔60
Select the 2 things that must always be submitted with an application for appointment or
reappointment.
- a copy of the applicant's driver's license
- a copy of the applicant's social security card
- $42 application fee
- proof of education - Correct answers✔- $42 application fee
- proof of education
At least 3 hours of state-approved education needs to be completed within the ___ months before
applying for appointment and reappointment. - Correct answers✔6
True or False: The County Recorder of Deeds gives or mails the commission certificate to the
notary. - Correct answers✔True
, Which of the following are eligibility requirements for a 4-year notary commission (select all
that apply):
- Pass the required examination for those that do not have an active notary commission
- Complete the required notary education
- Be a citizen or permanent legal resident of the US
- Be able to read and write English
- Be a resident or have a place of employment in Pennsylvania
- Be at least 25 years of age - Correct answers✔- Pass the required examination for those that do
not have an active notary commission
- Complete the required notary education
- Be a citizen or permanent legal resident of the US
- Be able to read and write English
- Be a resident or have a place of employment in Pennsylvania
How many days does a notary have to notify the Department of State of a change of name,
address (home or work), or electronic notary solution? - Correct answers✔30 days
How many days does a notary have to notify the Department of State once an official stamp or
journal has been lost or stolen? - Correct answers✔15 days
True or False: A notary has 30 days to notify the Department of State once he or she no longer
lives or works in Pennsylvania. - Correct answers✔True
Before you notarize, the customer must:
- Appear before you via video chat
- Personally appear before you
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
True or False: Notaries can help in drafting legal documents even if they aren't attorneys. -
Correct answers✔False
Once appointed by the Department of State a notary has 45 days to do 3 things to complete the
commissioning process. - Correct answers✔1. have $10,000 bond completed by surety
2. take oath of office with the County Recorder of Deeds
3. register signature with the County Prothonotary
A current notary should apply for reappointment at least ___ days before his or her commission
expires. - Correct answers✔60
Select the 2 things that must always be submitted with an application for appointment or
reappointment.
- a copy of the applicant's driver's license
- a copy of the applicant's social security card
- $42 application fee
- proof of education - Correct answers✔- $42 application fee
- proof of education
At least 3 hours of state-approved education needs to be completed within the ___ months before
applying for appointment and reappointment. - Correct answers✔6
True or False: The County Recorder of Deeds gives or mails the commission certificate to the
notary. - Correct answers✔True
, Which of the following are eligibility requirements for a 4-year notary commission (select all
that apply):
- Pass the required examination for those that do not have an active notary commission
- Complete the required notary education
- Be a citizen or permanent legal resident of the US
- Be able to read and write English
- Be a resident or have a place of employment in Pennsylvania
- Be at least 25 years of age - Correct answers✔- Pass the required examination for those that do
not have an active notary commission
- Complete the required notary education
- Be a citizen or permanent legal resident of the US
- Be able to read and write English
- Be a resident or have a place of employment in Pennsylvania
How many days does a notary have to notify the Department of State of a change of name,
address (home or work), or electronic notary solution? - Correct answers✔30 days
How many days does a notary have to notify the Department of State once an official stamp or
journal has been lost or stolen? - Correct answers✔15 days
True or False: A notary has 30 days to notify the Department of State once he or she no longer
lives or works in Pennsylvania. - Correct answers✔True
Before you notarize, the customer must:
- Appear before you via video chat
- Personally appear before you
