PA Notary Exam - State Test complete study guide actual
update|with questions and well written answers|2025
RULONA - Revised Uniform Law On Notarial Acts
When did RULONA take effect? - 10/26/17
How many hours of education must an applicant take for appointment or reappointment? - Three hours
What is the cost of the examination for the Pearson VUE Test? - $65.00
How long does an applicant have to pass the Pearson VUE test? - 6 Months
Notarial Acts - 1. Taking an Acknowledgment
2. Administering and oath or affirmation
3. Taking a verification on oath or affirmation (includes affidavit)
4. Witnessing or attesting a signature (new notarial act)
5. Certifying or attesting a copy or deposition (no longer "taking a deposition")
6. Noting a protest of a negotiable instrument
What is on a Notary, in order? - "Commonwealth of Pennsylvania" - Notary Seal
Name of Notary, Notary Public
Name of the County where Notary maintains an office
Date Notaries Commission Expires
Notary Commission Number
, Is the municipality on the stamp? - No, the municipality is not on the stamp
What is the size of the stamp? - 1 inch and a width of 3 1/2 inches with a plain border
Is an embosser required? - No, the use of an embosser is optional
What is required in the Notary Journal? - 1. Date and Time of the notarial act.
2. A description of the record, if any, and type of notarial act.
3. Full name and address (city and state only) of each individual for whom the notarial act is performed.
4. If identity of individual is based on personal knowledge, a statement to that effect.
5. If identity of individual is based on satisfactory evidence, a brief description of the method of
identification and any identification credential presented, including the date of issuance and expiration
of an identification credential.
6. The fee charged by the notary public.
What are the requirements for a tangible journal? - A bound register with numbered pages
What are the requirements for an electronic journal? - Must be tamper-evident electronic format
complying with dept. regulations.
Personal Appearance - If a notarial act relates to a statement made in or a signature executed on a
record, the individual making the statement or executing the signature shall appear before the notary
when the notarial act is executed. The notary and customer must be able to see, hear, communicate
with, and give identification documents to each other without the use of electronic devices.
Identification of an individual/customer - Two forms of government issued identification to be used to
establish identity:
1: Valid(unexpired) Drivers License, Non-Driver ID Card or Passport
update|with questions and well written answers|2025
RULONA - Revised Uniform Law On Notarial Acts
When did RULONA take effect? - 10/26/17
How many hours of education must an applicant take for appointment or reappointment? - Three hours
What is the cost of the examination for the Pearson VUE Test? - $65.00
How long does an applicant have to pass the Pearson VUE test? - 6 Months
Notarial Acts - 1. Taking an Acknowledgment
2. Administering and oath or affirmation
3. Taking a verification on oath or affirmation (includes affidavit)
4. Witnessing or attesting a signature (new notarial act)
5. Certifying or attesting a copy or deposition (no longer "taking a deposition")
6. Noting a protest of a negotiable instrument
What is on a Notary, in order? - "Commonwealth of Pennsylvania" - Notary Seal
Name of Notary, Notary Public
Name of the County where Notary maintains an office
Date Notaries Commission Expires
Notary Commission Number
, Is the municipality on the stamp? - No, the municipality is not on the stamp
What is the size of the stamp? - 1 inch and a width of 3 1/2 inches with a plain border
Is an embosser required? - No, the use of an embosser is optional
What is required in the Notary Journal? - 1. Date and Time of the notarial act.
2. A description of the record, if any, and type of notarial act.
3. Full name and address (city and state only) of each individual for whom the notarial act is performed.
4. If identity of individual is based on personal knowledge, a statement to that effect.
5. If identity of individual is based on satisfactory evidence, a brief description of the method of
identification and any identification credential presented, including the date of issuance and expiration
of an identification credential.
6. The fee charged by the notary public.
What are the requirements for a tangible journal? - A bound register with numbered pages
What are the requirements for an electronic journal? - Must be tamper-evident electronic format
complying with dept. regulations.
Personal Appearance - If a notarial act relates to a statement made in or a signature executed on a
record, the individual making the statement or executing the signature shall appear before the notary
when the notarial act is executed. The notary and customer must be able to see, hear, communicate
with, and give identification documents to each other without the use of electronic devices.
Identification of an individual/customer - Two forms of government issued identification to be used to
establish identity:
1: Valid(unexpired) Drivers License, Non-Driver ID Card or Passport
