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Pennsylvania Notary Public Exam Cheat Sheet (2026)

A free, printable Pennsylvania Notary Public exam cheat sheet: the 16 highest-yield points to know, grouped into 8 sections that follow the exam's content areas, each section with its published weight.

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  • Last updated: August 2026.

Notarial Acts & Their Differences

18% of the exam
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  • RULONA notarial acts
  • Acknowledgment vs. verification (jurat)

Signer Identification & Satisfactory Evidence

15% of the exam
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  • Satisfactory evidence under RULONA
  • Refusing the act

Journal & Record-Keeping

15% of the exam
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  • Mandatory journal entries
  • Retention and safekeeping

Prohibited Acts, Misconduct & Liability

13% of the exam
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  • Disqualifying interest
  • False acts and UPL

Commission: Eligibility, Term, Bond & Oath

11% of the exam
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  • Eligibility, education, and exam
  • Bond, commission, and registration

Notary Fees

9% of the exam
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  • Maximum fees by act
  • Clerical/administrative and travel fees

Seal, Stamp & Signature

9% of the exam
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  • Required seal elements
  • Care of the seal

Electronic & Remote Online Notarization

10% of the exam
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  • Electronic and remote notarization
  • Registration and records

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