Pennsylvania Notary Public
64 questions on Pennsylvania notary law: the commission, notarial acts, identifying signers, the journal and seal, fees and prohibited acts.
- Questions in this course
- 64
- The mock test
- 30 questions, 23 correct to pass.
This course is for anyone who applies for, or holds, a notary public commission in Pennsylvania. The commissioning office is the Pennsylvania Department of State, Office of Notaries, Commissions and Legislation.
Pennsylvania requires an exam before a first commission. Pennsylvania's notary exam: 30 questions. A passing scaled score of 75 is widely reported; Pennsylvania does not publish it. A scaled score is not a count of correct answers, so this mock test asks for 23 of 30 (77%), our choice. The question count is widely reported; Pennsylvania does not publish it. A time limit of 60 minutes is widely reported. The state requires an approved course of 3 before you apply.
You apply to the Pennsylvania Department of State, Office of Notaries, Commissions and Legislation. This course drills 64 questions on Pennsylvania notary law. The rules differ from state to state, so study the state where you will be commissioned.
Official links
- Apply for a notary commission — Who may apply, and how
Questions
Common questions
Is there an official test, and how is the mock test scored?
Pennsylvania's notary exam: 30 questions. A passing scaled score of 75 is widely reported; Pennsylvania does not publish it. A scaled score is not a count of correct answers, so this mock test asks for 23 of 30 (77%), our choice. The question count is widely reported; Pennsylvania does not publish it. A time limit of 60 minutes is widely reported. 30 questions, 23 correct to pass.
How are the questions checked?
Every question is checked before it goes live, and again each time the site is updated.
How do I become a notary public?
You apply to the Pennsylvania Department of State, Office of Notaries, Commissions and Legislation. This course drills 64 questions on Pennsylvania notary law. The rules differ from state to state, so study the state where you will be commissioned.
Is this course free?
Part of every course is free: a slice of every topic and one short practice test a day. Full access is $10 a month for one course, or $20 a month for every course on the site.