Notary exam
For a verifcation on oath, it is acceptable to have a credible witness certify
that an affiant swore the contents of the document were true.
True
Fale - ANSFalse.
Only the notary can perform the oath ceremony
A Notarial journal must contain (1) the date and time of the notarial act (2) A
description of the record, if any, and type of notarial act. (3) The full name and
address of each individual for whom the notarial act is performed. (4) If identity of
the individual is based on personal knowledge, a statement to that effect. (5) If
identity of the individual is based on satisfactory evidence, a brief description of
the method of identification any any identification credential presented, included
the date of issuance and expiration date. (6) the fee charged by the notary public
True
False - ANSTrue
The journal must contain:
1. date and time of the act
2. a description of the record and type of act
3. Full name and address of singer
4. A note if identification was based on personal knowledge
5. Description of identification
6. Fee
A notary public can delegate their notarial authority to another person
True
False - ANSFalse
Only the notary can be in control of their stamp seal, journal, and embossing
seal
A notary public commissioned by the Secretary of Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania may perform notarial acts anywhere in the US
True
False - ANSFalse
A PA notary is only allowed to perform notary services within PA
, A notary public commissioned by the Secretary of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania may perform notarial acts only in the country where they have filed
the oath and bond
True
False - ANSFalse
A PA notary is allowed to perform notary services anywhere in PA
A notary can either identify a customer by satisfactory evidence or personal
knowledge
True
False - ANSTrue
A notary public is required to be bonded by a surety authorized to do
business in PA
True
False - ANSTrue
A notary public may act as such in any transaction in which the notary
public is financially interested
True
False - ANSFalse
A notary may not have a direct benefit or pecuniary interest in the document
A notary public may advise persons regarding simple questions of the law
True
False - ANSFalse
a non-attorney notary may not participate in the unlicensed practice of the
law
A notary public may not act as such in any transaction in which the notary
public has a direct interest
True False - ANSTrue
A notary public may not act as such in any transaction where their spouse
receives a direct or pecuniary interest
, True
False - ANSTrue
A notary public may authorize their own signature
True
False - ANSFalse
A notary is considered to have a direct benefit if they are the signer of the
document
A notary public may use a stamp as a subsititute for their signature
True
False - ANSFalse
The notary's signature is used in conjunction with the stamp seal on every
record
A notary public must identify an individual who appears before them
True
False - ANSTrue
A notary need not require an individual to personally appear before them
when executing an affidavit where the notary public is personally familiar with the
signature of the individual
True
False - ANSFale
The notary must perform the oath ceremony in person with the customer at
the time of notarization
A notary public seal is a rubber stamp which includes (1) Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania (2) the words "Notary Seal," (3) the name and surname of the notary
public, (4) the words "Notary Public," (5) the name of the country in which the
notary maintains and office, (6) the date the notary's commission expires, (7)
notary commission ID number and (8) a plain border
True
False - ANSTrue
The stamp includes
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