PA Notary Exam Prep Quiz: TIMELINES

How quickly must you inform the Department if your address, name, or email address changes?

A. 15 days
B. 30 days
C. 45 days
D. 60 days

Answer B.) You are required to notify the Department of any changes in your information, such as address or name, within 30 calendar days.

How soon before your current commission expires do you need to apply for notary reappointment?

A. 30 days
B. 45 days
C. 60 days
D. 90 days

Answer C.) You should apply for reappointment at least 60 days before your current commission expires

After being appointed, within how many days must you secure your bond, oath, and record your signature at the county office?

A. 30 days
B. 45 days
C. 60 days
D. 90 days

Answer B.) You have 45 days from appointment to secure your bond, take your oath, and record your signature.

How soon before your commission expires must you complete an approved continuing education course for reappointment?

A. 3 months
B. 6 months
C. 9 months
D. 12 months

Answer B.) You must complete a continuing education course within 6 months prior to applying for reappointment.

If your official stamp is lost or stolen, how soon must you notify the Department?

A. 5 days
B. 10 days
C. 15 days
D. 20 days

Answer B.) The Department must be notified within 10 days if your official stamp is lost or stolen.

When you change your legal name, how soon must you notify the Department?

A. Immediately
B. Within 15 days
C. Within 30 days
D. Before the next notarization

Answer C.) You must notify the Department of a legal name change within 30 calendar days.

For a change in office address, you must inform the Department within:

A. 10 days
B. 20 days
C. 30 days
D. 40 days

Answer C.) You must notify the Department within 30 days of any change in office address.

If your notary commission expires, how long do you have to notify the Department of State when you no longer live or work in Pennsylvania?

A. 20 days
B. 30 days
C. 45 days
D. Immediately upon moving

Answer B.) You must notify the Department within 30 days if you no longer live or work in Pennsylvania.

You must obtain a $10,000 surety bond within how many days after being appointed?

A. 30 days
B. 45 days
C. 60 days
D. 90 days

Answer B.) You have 45 days after appointment to obtain a $10,000 surety bond.

Is it true that you must record each notarization act in your journal to avoid sanctions by the Department of State?

A. True
B. False
C. Only for electronic notarizations
D. Only if requested by a client

ANSWER A.) It's true that you must record each notary act in your journal, as failing to do so can lead to sanctions by the Department.

How many days do you have to notify the Department of State when your official stamp has been lost or stolen?

A. 5 days
B. 10 days
C. 15 days
D. 20 days

Answer B.) You must notify the Department within 10 days if your official stamp is lost or stolen.

When moving your office to a different county, you must register your signature in the new county's prothonotary's office within:

A. 10 days
B. 20 days
C. 30 days
D. Immediately

Answer: C.) When moving to a different county, you have 30 days to register your signature in the new county's prothonotary's office.

If you resign your commission, how soon must you notify the Department of State?

A. 10 days
B. 20 days
C. 30 days
D. Immediately

Answer C.) Upon resignation, you must notify the Department within 30 days.

What is the timeframe for you to disable your stamping device upon resignation?

A. Immediately upon resignation
B. Within 10 days of resignation
C. Within 30 days of resignation
D. By the end of the commission period

Answer A.) Upon resignation, you are required to immediately disable your stamping device to prevent misuse.

You must deliver your journal to the recorder of deeds in your county within how many days of resignation?

A. 10 days
B. 20 days
C. 30 days
D. At the time of resignation

Answer: C.) You must deliver your journal to the recorder of deeds within 30 days of resignation, ensuring proper record keeping.

If you neither reside nor work in Pennsylvania, you are deemed to have resigned as of the date:

A. You notify the Department
B. Your residency or employment ceases
C. Your commission expires
D. 30 days after moving out of Pennsylvania

Answer: B.) You are deemed to have resigned from the office of notary public as of the date your residency in Pennsylvania ceases or your employment within the Commonwealth terminates.

To update your email address, notification must be made within:

A. 10 days
B. 15 days
C. 30 days
D. 60 days

Answer: C.) You must notify the Department within 30 days of any change in your email address, ensuring your contact information is current.

Before using a new legal name in notarial work, what step must you take?

A. Publish a notice in the local newspaper
B. Register the new signature with the prothonotary’s office
C. Notify the local notary association
D. Create a new email address

Answer B.) If you choose to use a new legal name immediately, you must register your new "Official Signature" with the prothonotary of the county where you maintain an office.

Applications for reappointment to the office of notary public should be filed how many days prior to the expiration of the current commission?

A. 30 days
B. 45 days
C. 60 days
D. 90 days

Answer: C.) You are advised to file your applications for reappointment at least 60 days before the expiration of your current commission to ensure a seamless transition.

If your commission expires and you do not reapply before expiration, what must you do to obtain a new commission?

A. Only pay a late fee
B) Complete a refresher course only
C) Complete all steps required for an initial appointment
D) Wait for an automatic renewal notification

Answer: C.) If your commission expires, you must complete all the steps required for an initial appointment, including passing the required examination and completing a basic education course.

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