FREE PA Notary Liabilities and Penalties Questions and Answers

Question 1

The Department of State may impose an administrative penalty on a Notary for each act or omission that constitutes a violation of Chapter 3 or on any person who performs a notarial act without being properly appointed and commissioned as a Notary up to what amount?

Accepted Answer

$1,000.00

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$500.00

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$2,500.00

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$5,000.00

Question 2

Which of the following is a prohibited notary act in Pennsylvania?

Accepted Answer

Drafting legal documents

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Administering oaths

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Witnessing signatures

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Certifying copies

Question 3

What should a Pennsylvania notary do in case of loss or theft of their stamping device?

Accepted Answer

Promptly notify the Department of State upon discovery

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Contact local law enforcement

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Wait for a week to see if it turns up

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Report it to the County Recorder of Deeds

Question 4

Fines from a complaint for each violation of notary regulations in Pennsylvania can be up to:

Accepted Answer

$500.00

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$250.00

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$1,000.00

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$2,000.00

Question 5

An administrative penalty can be imposed up to _________ for each act in Pennsylvania.

Accepted Answer

$1,000.00

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$500.00

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$1,500.00

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$2,000.00

Question 6

Where should a Pennsylvania notary public send letters of resignation?

Accepted Answer

Department of State Bureau of Commissions, Elections, and Legislation

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Pennsylvania Department of Revenue

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Local Chamber of Commerce

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County Recorder of Deeds

Question 7

What is a potential consequence for a Pennsylvania notary who fails to properly identify a document signer?

Accepted Answer

Fine of up to $1,000

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Verbal warning

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Written reprimand

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Mandatory retraining