PA Notary Acts & Wording 3

Question 1

An individual who is physically unable to sign their name appears before a Pennsylvania notary.
They direct their unimpaired adult child to sign the document on their behalf.
Two disinterested witnesses are present.
What is the correct way for the designated signer (the child) to sign?

Accepted Answer

The child signs their own name, and the notary prints the parent's name underneath.

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The child signs their own name and prints 'by [Parent's Name]' next to it.

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The child attempts to replicate the parent's signature as closely as possible.

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The child signs the parent's name and then signs their own name below it.

Question 2

A Pennsylvania notary is asked to notarize a document written entirely in Spanish, a language the notary does not understand. The signer is fluent in both Spanish and English. The notarial certificate is in English. Which of the following is the correct procedure?

Accepted Answer

Proceed with the notarization as long as the notary can communicate directly with the signer in English and all other requirements are met.

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Refuse the notarization because the notary cannot read the document.

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Require the signer to provide a certified English translation of the entire document before proceeding.

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Insist that an independent, third-party interpreter be present for the notarization.

Question 3

A notary performs a remote online notarization (RON) for a signer located in another state. According to Pennsylvania's RON laws, which specific statement MUST be included in the notarial certificate?

Accepted Answer

"This notarial act involved the use of communication technology."

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"This notarial act was performed for a remotely located individual."

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"This remote notarization is valid in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania."

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"The signer's identity was verified remotely using an approved vendor."

Question 4

A signer presents a document that requires an acknowledgment but was signed two days ago. The signer, however, now expresses uncertainty about the terms and says they may have been pressured into signing. The notary has properly identified the signer. What is the notary's proper course of action?

Accepted Answer

Refuse the notarization because the signer cannot acknowledge the signature as being made willingly.

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Proceed with the acknowledgment since the signature is authentic and was previously made.

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Administer a jurat instead, as it involves an oath about the truthfulness of the content.

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Advise the signer to cross out the old signature and re-sign the document in the notary's presence.

Question 5

Which of the following scenarios requires the use of a credible witness for identification under Pennsylvania notary law?

Accepted Answer

When the signer is a stranger to the notary and possesses no form of acceptable government-issued ID.

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When the signer's driver's license expired last week.

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When the signer has a valid U.S. Passport but the photo is ten years old.

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When the signer is personally known to the notary but has no identification with them.

Question 6

A notary is notarizing the signature of an attorney-in-fact who is signing a real estate deed on behalf of a principal. The notarial certificate is an acknowledgment. How should the notary complete the certificate?

Accepted Answer

Stating that the attorney-in-fact personally appeared and acknowledged signing in their representative capacity.

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Stating that the principal personally appeared and acknowledged the signature made by the attorney-in-fact.

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Stating that both the principal and the attorney-in-fact appeared before the notary.

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Refusing the notarization unless the original Power of Attorney document is recorded with the deed.