PA Notary 2022 Test Questions with Answers
Do's: Can I notarize documents without the presence of the customer? In other words, can I notarize documents without the customer being there physically? - Answer-NO. I must demand the personal appearance of your customer. If they do not show or say they...
PA Notary 2022 Test Questions
with Answers
Do's: Can I notarize documents without the presence of the customer? In other words,
can I notarize documents without the customer being there physically? - Answer-NO. I
must demand the personal appearance of your customer. If they do not show or say
they're occupied with something else and ask for me to just sign off, I have the authority
to say "no" and decline doing business with the customer. Public notaries do NOT have
to do business with anyone.
Do's: What must I do when I resign from being notary? - Answer-Destroy notary stamp
when you resign. (remember that video about how to take the stamp apart and take the
rubber signature out).
If a customer asks me to help them draft a legal document, can I do it? - Answer-NO - I
cannot assist customer in drafting legal documents. (Obviously, recommend that they
speak with an attorney.
May I list the customer's personal information in my journal? - Answer-NO - do not list
customer's personal information in your
journal.
May I abbreviate words on my official stamp? - Answer-NO. Write it out the way it's
supposed to be - no abbreviating.
Can I notarize a document with blank spaces on it? - Answer-NO - think about it
similarly to a check - it's not permitted because the customer or someone else could
tamper with and write in the blank spaces.
Can I make a certified copy of a Birth/Death certificate? - Answer-NO. I can make a
certified copy of a passport but NOT a birth or death certificate.
Can I charge a fee for notarizing an absentee ballot? - Answer-NO - I cannot charge a
fee for notarizing an absentee ballot.
Describe/explain the Certificate of Notarial Act (Notary Wording). What must it include?
(Practice and Look Up YouTube Video of how it's performed verbally) - Answer--
VENUE:
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
County of ____________________________
- VERIFICATION ON OATH OR AFFIRMING WORDING:
Signed and sworn to (or affirmed) before me on
, ________ (Date) by __________ (Customer Name).
- WITNESSING OR ATTESTING A SIGNATURE WORDING:
Signed (or attested) before me on _______ (Date)
by __________ (Customer Name).
- ACKNOWLEDGMENT WORDING:
This record was acknowledged before me on
_______ (Date) by ________ (Customer Name).
Notary's responsibilities: what are the 3 initial core responsibilities? - Answer-1. Demand
personal appearance 2. Identify your customer 3. Review the document for blank
spaces and the notary wording
How long do you have to report a lost or stolen stamp or journal? - Answer-10 days
How long do you have to report office of record and/or home
address change to the Department of State. - Answer-30 days
How long do you have to report name change to the
Department of State - Answer-30 days
How long do you have to obtain $10,000 notary bond; record
bond, oath & commission and record signature. - Answer-45 days
What is the minimum timeframe you should apply
for your reappointment before your commission
expires. - Answer-60 days
How long do you have to complete your education before applying for
appointment/reappointment? - Answer-6 months
What is the length of a notary commission. - Answer-4 years
Requirements: x? hours of education - Answer-3 hours of education is required
Requirements: What is the state application fee? - Answer-I paid $42 for the state
application fee
Requirements: what type of wording is required for/on any document that you're
notarizing? - Answer-Notary wording
Requirements: what must notary wording for remote notarization disclose? - Answer-It
must disclose that communication technology was used.
Requirements: how long does an audio-visual recording of a remote online
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