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Notarial Acts - The six enumerated notarial powers authorized by RULONA are: - ANSWER-1. Taking an acknowledgment 2. Administering an oath or affirmation 3.Taking a verification on oath or affirmation (includes an affidavit) 4. Witnessing or attesting a signature - note that this is a new notarial act 5. Certifying or attesting a copy or deposition - note that "taking a deposition" is nolonger an enumerated notarial act 6. Noting a protest of a negotiable instrument Notary St...

RULONA - ANSWER-Revised Uniform Law On Notarial Acts When did RULONA take effect? - ANSWER-10/26/17 How many hours of education must an applicant take for appointment or reappointment? - ANSWER-Three hours What is the cost of the examination for the Pearson VUE Test? - ANSWER-$65.00 How long does an applicant have to pass the Pearson VUE test? - ANSWER-6 Months Notarial Acts - ANSWER-1. Taking an Acknowledgment 2. Administering and oath or affirmation 3. Taking a verification on...

When does a notary need to print their name? - ANSWER-When their signature is illegible. A notary should apply for reappointment a minimum of 60 days before their commission expires. - ANSWER-True. A notary does not need to demand personal appearance when the signature on the document is recognizable to them. - ANSWER-False. What is a notary prohibited from writing in their journal? - ANSWER-Personal information, such as complete Driver's License numbers, complete ID card numbers, comp...

A notary commission which began on January 1, 2017 (12:00 a.m.) will end on: - ANSWER-January 1, 2021 (11:59 p.m.) A notary public is not licensed to practice law and may not, under any circumstances, give legal advice unless he/she is a licensed attorney. - ANSWER-True You must be employed in or a legal resident of Pennsylvania to be eligible to become a notary public in this state. - ANSWER-True The notary public term of office is ______ years. - ANSWER-Four Applications for reappo...

A notary may refuse to perform a notarial act if the notary is not satisfied that the...? - ANSWER-Individual executing the record is competent or has the capacity to execute the record. Individual's signature is knowingly and voluntarily made. Individual's signature on the record or statement substantially conforms to the signature on a form of identification used to determine the identity of the individual. What is an example of acceptance identification? - ANSWER-A form of governme...

Question #1: Is there a difference between being appointed and being commissioned? - ANSWER-YES. Being appointed confirms your qualification for the office of notary public, and being commissioned means that you are authorized to conduct notarial acts. Upon appointment and prior to becoming a commissioned notary public, you will need to take an oath of office, and record your oath, bond, commission, and official signature in the County where you maintain a business or work address, within: - ...

The Secretary of the Commonwealth is authorized to appoint and commission notaries public for a term of ______ years from the date of appointment. - ANSWER-4 years Notary Public Law: Section 2 The jurisdiction of notaries public is coextensive with the boundaries of the _________________. - ANSWER-Commonwealth Notary Public Law: Section 2 Any person who is _______ years of age or over, who resides or is employed within this commonwealth and who is of good character, integrity and ability...

18 years of age - ANSWER-Minimum age to become a Notary in PA 45 Days - ANSWER-What is maximum amount of time to record bond, oath of office and commission at the Recorder of Deeds in the county which the notary maintains an office? $10,000 - ANSWER-Under RULONA, what amount must surety bond from insurance company licensed in PA in? 30 Days - ANSWER-RULONA requires a surety company provide the Department of State how many days notice before canceling the bond? $1,000.00 - ANSWER-The ...

Qualification for Appointment: To become a Notary Public in PA the applicant must meet these requirements. (7) - ANSWER-18, Citizen, Reside or work in state, Read and Write English, No crime/Background check, Complete 3 Hour course, Pass Examination. Notary Bond Requirement - ANSWER-Required to obtain Surety Bond for $10,000 and record with county Recorder of Deeds with in 45 days after appointment Purpose of Notary Bond - ANSWER-The Notary Bond Protects the public from notary's misconduc...

The jurisdiction of notaries appointed by the Secretary of the Commonwealth is: - ANSWER-the Commonwealth. If a notary changes his office address within the commonwealth, notice in writing or electronically shall be given to the Secretary and the recorder of deeds of the county of original appointment by the notary within _________________ days of such change. - ANSWER-5 Days Which of the following is not correct? Prohibited entries in a notary public journal include an individual's first...