PA Notary Journal & Records

Question 1

According to Pennsylvania law, which of the following details *must* be recorded in a notary's journal for *every* notarial act performed?

Accepted Answer

The fee charged for the notarial act.

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The notary's personal opinion of the signer's mental state.

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A copy of the entire document being notarized.

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The signer's Social Security number.

Question 2

For how long must a Pennsylvania notary public retain their official journal and all other notarial records?

Accepted Answer

7 years after the date of the notarial act.

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3 years after the date of the notarial act.

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5 years after the date of the notarial act.

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Until the notary's commission expires.

Question 3

When performing an electronic notarization, what specific requirement applies to the notary's journal in Pennsylvania?

Accepted Answer

The notary must maintain an electronic journal that complies with the same requirements as a tangible journal.

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Electronic notarizations do not require a journal entry if a secure electronic record is maintained.

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A separate tangible journal must be used for all electronic notarial acts.

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Only the date and time of the electronic notarization need to be recorded.

Question 4

A Pennsylvania notary public is presented with a document for notarization. Which of the following pieces of information is *not* explicitly required to be recorded in the notary's journal for this act?

Accepted Answer

The full text of the document being notarized.

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The date and time of the notarial act.

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The type of notarial act performed.

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The method used to identify the principal.

Question 5

Upon the expiration, resignation, or revocation of a Pennsylvania notary public's commission, what is the proper procedure for the disposition of their official journal and other notarial records?

Accepted Answer

The notary must deliver the journal and records to the Department of State within 30 days.

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The notary must destroy all records within 30 days.

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The notary may keep the journal and records indefinitely for personal reference.

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The notary must transfer the journal and records to another active notary public.

Question 6

When a Pennsylvania notary public identifies a principal based on "satisfactory evidence," which of the following must be recorded in the journal regarding that identification?

Accepted Answer

The type of identification credential presented, its issuing agency, and its date of issuance or expiration.

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The principal's occupation and marital status.

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A photograph of the principal and a copy of their fingerprint.

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The principal's full medical history.

Question 7

Under Pennsylvania law, who is generally authorized to inspect a notary public's journal?

Accepted Answer

The Department of State, a law enforcement officer, or a court, upon proper request or subpoena.

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Any member of the public who requests to see it.

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Only the principal involved in a specific notarial act recorded in the journal.

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Any attorney licensed in Pennsylvania.

(PA Notary) Pennsylvania Notary Exam PA Notary Journal & Records

According to Pennsylvania law, which of the following details must be recorded in a notary's journal for every notarial act performed?