ANSWER C.) A Pennsylvania notary public must be at least 18 years of age.

ANSWER C.) To become an appointed Pennsylvania notary public, an applicant must understand the English language in all aspects.

Answer A.) Elected officials such as congressmen and women, members of the Pennsylvania General Assembly, and district justices are ineligible for the office of notary public.

Answer C) If someone has lied under oath and committed perjury they are deemed to be ineligible for the office of notary public.

Answer: B) No. To be eligible for a Pennsylvania notary public appointment, Mary must have a principal residence or place of employment in the Commonwealth.

Answer: A) Yes, John has a practice in the Commonwealth.

Answer: C) Yes, Conner is no longer an elected official; therefore, if he meets the other eligibility requirements, he could become an appointed notary public. Current elected officials such as Congressmen and women, members of the State General Assembly, and judicial officers EXCEPT magisterial district justices are ineligible for the office of notary public.

Answer: B) In extraordinary circumstances, and an individual who was convicted of a felony offense may be able to become an appointed notary public if they can provide clear and convincing evidence that they have made a full rehabilitation.

Answer D) Anyone who has committed perjury, forgery, fraudulent practices, bribery and related offenses, falsification in official matters and related offenses, abuse of office, criminal attempt, solicitation, and conspiracy in crimes involving fraud, dishonesty, or deceit are considered ineligible for the office of notary public.

Answer B) Permanent legal residents who also meet the State’s other eligibility requirements may qualify for a Pennsylvania notary public appointment.