FREE PA Notary Procedures and Legal Considerations Questions and Answers

Question 1

A Notary's personal representative, guardian, or any other person in possession of the Notary Journal has how many days to return the Journal to the Recorder of Deeds?

Accepted Answer

30 Days

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15 Days

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45 Days

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60 Days

Question 2

Upon resignation or expiration of a commission, the stamping device should do all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Surrendering possession

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Destroying

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Defacing

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Damaging

Question 3

All of the following are permitted EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

stamped signatures

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acknowledgements

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oaths and affirmations

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verifications

Question 4

Continuing education courses for Pennsylvania notaries must exceed 3 hours within 6 months prior to:

Accepted Answer

Renewal of commission

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Initial appointment

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Completion of notarial acts

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Application for commission

Question 5

Who is responsible for the security of the stamping device in Pennsylvania?

Accepted Answer

Notary

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Pennsylvania Department of State

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County Recorder of Deeds

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Local Law Enforcement

Question 6

A Notary Public in Pennsylvania is legally authorized by the state government to:

Accepted Answer

Administer oaths and affirmations

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Issue marriage licenses

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Witness court proceedings

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Conduct real estate appraisals

Question 7

Handling electronic records requires the notary in Pennsylvania to be registered with the department:

Accepted Answer

Before receiving any electronic notarization requests

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Within 30 days of first use

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After completing training

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At the time of renewal