Pennsylvania Notary Exam Study Guide Questions and Answers

Which of the following is NOT listed as a notarial act in RULONA 302? A. Taking an acknowledgement B. Administering an oath or affirmation C. Witnessing or attesting a signature D. Testifying on a civil jury - Answer-D. Testifying on a civil jury A "Person." (RULONA 302) does NOT include: A. Any individual B. A government or governmental subdivision, agency or instrumentality C. A trained pet D. Any other legal or commercial entity - Answer-C. A trained pet In which of the following cases is a notary prohibited from performing a notarial act? In all cases where: A. Notary is a shareholder of a publicly traded company that is a party to the transaction B. The notarial officer's wife has a pecuniary interest C. Notary is an employee of a corporate party D. Fee of notary is not contingent on the transaction - Answer-B. The notarial officer's wife has a pecuniary interest Specified satisfactory evidence includes all of the following, except: A. A passport B. A driver's license C. Nondriver identification card D. An IRS W-2 form - Answer-D. An IRS W-2 form If the notary determines that the individual's signature on the record or statement does not conform to the signature on a form of identification used to determine the identity of the individual; the notary public: A. Can accept either signature B. Can charge a higher fee because of the default C. May not question the identity D. May refuse to perform the notarial act - Answer-D. May refuse to perform the notarial act