A notary is an appointed public official who: • Acts as an impartial witness • Helps defend against fraud • Determines the competency and willingness of their customers A notary is not an attorney

A conflict of interest for a notary includes:

• Notarizing their own signature • Notarizing documents if you or your spouse have a direct or financial interest in the transaction or record other than receiving a regular salary, hourly wage or notary fees

You have the right to refuse service at your discretion and if you believe your customer:

not competent, doesn’t understand, reluctant to sign, doesn’t look like the photo on the ID presented, signature doesn’t match NOT refuse based on i.e., race, color, religion, gender), gender identity or expression, disability or marital status.

Eligibility Requirements

at least 18 , Be a citizen or permanent legal resident of the United States, Be a resident of or have a place of employment in PA - The Dep of State may request that an employer provide written evidence for an employee who does not reside in PA.

Eligibility Requirements Pt. 2

• read and write English • Not be disqualified for a notary commission because of violations/sanctions • Complete the required notary education - First time notaries need to take basic education - Renewing notaries need to take continuing education

Eligibility Requirements Pt. 3

• Pass the required examination if you do not currently hold a Pennsylvania notary commission • Have the honesty, integrity, competence and reliability to act as a notary public

Appointment Process: Steps to becoming a notary

-education -Application and fee -Exam -Bond -register signature

Personal appearance means

your customer is in your presence, in person. There is no exception to the requirement of personal appearance, except in the case of certified copies.

Help

Options

focusNode

Didn't know it?
click below

Knew it?
click below

Don't Know

Remaining cards (0)

Know

retry

shuffle

restart

0:00

Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

Normal Size Small Size show me how

Notary 22 Outline Q&

Term	Definition
What is a Notary?	A notary is an appointed public official who: • Acts as an impartial witness • Helps defend against fraud • Determines the competency and willingness of their customers A notary is not an attorney
A conflict of interest for a notary includes:	• Notarizing their own signature • Notarizing documents if you or your spouse have a direct or financial interest in the transaction or record other than receiving a regular salary, hourly wage or notary fees
You have the right to refuse service at your discretion and if you believe your customer:	not competent, doesn’t understand, reluctant to sign, doesn’t look like the photo on the ID presented, signature doesn’t match NOT refuse based on i.e., race, color, religion, gender), gender identity or expression, disability or marital status.
Eligibility Requirements	at least 18 , Be a citizen or permanent legal resident of the United States, Be a resident of or have a place of employment in PA - The Dep of State may request that an employer provide written evidence for an employee who does not reside in PA.
Eligibility Requirements Pt. 2	• read and write English • Not be disqualified for a notary commission because of violations/sanctions • Complete the required notary education - First time notaries need to take basic education - Renewing notaries need to take continuing education
Eligibility Requirements Pt. 3	• Pass the required examination if you do not currently hold a Pennsylvania notary commission • Have the honesty, integrity, competence and reliability to act as a notary public
Notary exam passing score	A passing scaled score is 75
All Pennsylvania notaries must be bonded as required by the Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts. The bond amount is $__,___. A four-year notary bond is included with PAN’s Become a Notary Appointment Package	$10,000
Appointment Process: Steps to becoming a notary	-education -Application and fee -Exam -Bond -register signature
Uniform Law on Notarial Acts.You must register your signature at the county ___________’s office or your county’s equivalent	prothonotary (or equivalent)
Personal appearance means	your customer is in your presence, in person. There is no exception to the requirement of personal appearance, except in the case of certified copies.
Your personal knowledge of your customer serves as proper identification because you are absolutely ____ of who your customer is.	sure

Created by: itsjustsk

"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries: