Pennsylvania Notary Public Exam — All Questions
3 questions
How long is a Pennsylvania notary commission valid?
- a.Four years✓
- b.Two years
- c.Ten years
- d.One year
A Pennsylvania notary commission lasts four years. New (non-renewing) applicants must complete 3 hours of approved education, pass the Pearson VUE exam, obtain a bond, and register the commission with the recorder of deeds before acting.
What bond amount must a Pennsylvania notary obtain?
- a.$1,000
- b.$10,000✓
- c.$50,000
- d.No bond is required
Pennsylvania requires a $10,000 surety bond. After the commission issues, the notary must record the commission and signature with the recorder of deeds in the county of their business address before performing notarial acts.
Before a Pennsylvania new applicant may sit for the exam, they must:
- a.Serve one year as an apprentice
- b.Own real property
- c.Complete 3 hours of approved notary education✓
- d.Be a licensed attorney
New (non-renewing) Pennsylvania applicants must complete 3 hours of approved notary education within six months before applying, then pass the Pearson VUE exam ($65 per attempt) within the required window. Education is a prerequisite to the exam.