Becoming a Notary Flashcards
To get appointed as a notary public in PA, one must be
A U.S. citizen and resident of PA, 18 yrs or older, complete a 3 hour course, pass an examination, have good character, and be literate.
An individual will NOT be appointed as a notary in PA if he/she
Is currently serving as a U.S. congressperson (elected officials may not serve as notaries)
Currently, in PA, an individual may be commissioned as a new notary WITHOUT
Being a licensed attorney
A notary applicant may take the notary state exam up to how many times within a 6-month period in order to achieve a passing grade?
An unlimited number of times
A notary must obtain a bond in the amount of at least ___ within how many days after appointment?
$10,000; 45 days
A notary must take an oath in the county where he/she
Maintains his/her place of business
Prior to reappointment as a notary public, one MUST complete
A 3-hour notary education course
What qualities are important for a notary?
Honesty, integrity, competence, and reliability
A notary’s term begins on the
Commencement date stated in the commission
A notary who holds only one commission in the state of PA may perform notarial acts in
All counties in PA
A notary MUST notify the Department when what changes?
The notary’s name, office/home address, or decision to voluntarily resign (all within 30 days of any change)
A name change must include what evidence when filed with the county recorder of deeds?
Notice must include evidence of the name change, such as a marriage certificate, court order, or divorce decree
(Note: When a notary’s name is legally changed, he/she may continue to perform official acts in the name in which he/she was commissioned until the expiration of his/her term)
A notary’s commission is issued for
4 years (Note: Must reapply every 4 years)
How long after receiving his/her appointment must they take the oath of office and register one’s official signature?
Within 45 days of the date of appointment letter
