PA Notary Bond & Oath

Question 1

What is the required amount for a notary public's surety bond in Pennsylvania?

Accepted Answer

$10,000

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$1,000

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$5,000

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$25,000

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of a notary's surety bond?

Accepted Answer

To protect the public from financial harm caused by the notary's misconduct

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To protect the notary from lawsuits

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To serve as an insurance policy for the notary's employer

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To generate revenue for the Department of State

Question 3

Within how many days of appointment must a notary take the oath of office and record their bond and commission?

Accepted Answer

45 days

Answer

10 days

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30 days

Answer

90 days

Question 4

What happens if a notary fails to file their bond and take the oath of office within the required timeframe?

Accepted Answer

The commission becomes null and void.

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A 30-day extension is automatically granted.

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A fine is imposed by the Department of State.

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The notary is placed on probation for one year.

Question 5

Where must a notary public take their oath of office?

Accepted Answer

At the office of the recorder of deeds for the notary's county

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At any courthouse in Pennsylvania

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Before the Secretary of the Commonwealth in Harrisburg

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In the presence of another commissioned notary public

Question 6

Which three documents must be recorded at the recorder of deeds office within 45 days of appointment?

Accepted Answer

Commission, oath of office, and bond

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Application, exam results, and bond

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Education certificate, oath of office, and signature card

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Bond, commission, and driver's license

Question 7

Who is responsible for paying a claim against the notary bond if the notary is found at fault?

Accepted Answer

The surety company, which the notary must then reimburse

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The Department of State

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The notary's employer

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The injured party absorbs the loss.