PA NOTARY FINAL PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS VERIFIED
◉ Once appointed by the Department of State a notary has 45 days
to do 3 things to complete the commissioning process. what is the
correct order?
1. register signature with the County Prothonotary
2. have $10,000 bond completed by surety
3. Take oath of office and record bond, oath and commission with
the County Recorder of Deeds. Answer: have $10,000 bond
competed by surety
take an oath of office and record bond, oath and commission with te
County Recorder of Deeds
register signature with the County Prothonotary
◉ A current notary should apply for reappoinment at leace ________
days before his or her commission expires
,60
180
120
30. Answer: 60
◉ Select the 2 things that must always be submitted with an
application for appointment or reappointment
proof of education
a copy of the applicants Social Security card
a copy of the applicants driver's license
the $42 application fee. Answer: proof of education
the $42 application fee
◉ At least 3 hours of state-approved education needs to be
completed within the ________ months befire applying for
appointment and reappointment
, 12
3
9
6. Answer: 6
◉ The County Recorder of Deeds gives or mails the commission
certificate to the notary
True
False. Answer: True
◉ Which of the following are eligibility requirements for a 4 year
notary commission
be a resident or have a place of employment in Pennsylvania
be atleast 25 years of age
pass the required examination for those that do not have an active
notary commission
be able to read and write english
AND ANSWERS VERIFIED
◉ Once appointed by the Department of State a notary has 45 days
to do 3 things to complete the commissioning process. what is the
correct order?
1. register signature with the County Prothonotary
2. have $10,000 bond completed by surety
3. Take oath of office and record bond, oath and commission with
the County Recorder of Deeds. Answer: have $10,000 bond
competed by surety
take an oath of office and record bond, oath and commission with te
County Recorder of Deeds
register signature with the County Prothonotary
◉ A current notary should apply for reappoinment at leace ________
days before his or her commission expires
,60
180
120
30. Answer: 60
◉ Select the 2 things that must always be submitted with an
application for appointment or reappointment
proof of education
a copy of the applicants Social Security card
a copy of the applicants driver's license
the $42 application fee. Answer: proof of education
the $42 application fee
◉ At least 3 hours of state-approved education needs to be
completed within the ________ months befire applying for
appointment and reappointment
, 12
3
9
6. Answer: 6
◉ The County Recorder of Deeds gives or mails the commission
certificate to the notary
True
False. Answer: True
◉ Which of the following are eligibility requirements for a 4 year
notary commission
be a resident or have a place of employment in Pennsylvania
be atleast 25 years of age
pass the required examination for those that do not have an active
notary commission
be able to read and write english
