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Notary Public Exam — Core Principles

Prohibited acts (PA): practice questions

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Question 1 · Pennsylvania

Which reason may NOT be used to refuse a notarial act in Pennsylvania?

  1. The customer's religion or national origin
  2. Signer seems pressured
  3. Signature doesn't match the ID
  4. Doubts the signer understands
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A. The customer's religion or national origin — 4 Pa. Code 167.113; 57 Pa.C.S. 308(a).

Question 2 · Pennsylvania

Who may use the term 'notario publico' in Pennsylvania?

  1. Someone who is an attorney at law
  2. A notary fluent in Spanish
  3. A notary serving a Spanish-speaking community
  4. A notary who posts the required disclaimer
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A. Someone who is an attorney at law — 57 Pa.C.S. 325(c).

Question 3 · Pennsylvania

A notary who advertises notarial services must include which statement?

  1. That the Department endorses the notary's services
  2. That fees are set by the Department of State and may be waived
  3. That the notary is not an attorney and can't give legal advice
  4. The notary's commission number, county and expiration date
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C. That the notary is not an attorney and can't give legal advice — 57 Pa.C.S. 325(d)(1)(ii).

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