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Key Facts: PA Notary Exam
$160-$200
Total Cost
PA Dept of State (2025)
4 years
Commission Term
PA Notary Law
$65
Exam Fee
Pearson VUE
$42
Commission Fee
PA Dept of State
$10,000
Surety Bond
PA Notary Law
3 hours
Education Required
PA Dept of State
Pennsylvania requires a 3-hour education course and Pearson VUE computer-based exam. Total cost is $160-$200 (including $65 exam, $42 commission, $10,000 bond). Commission term is 4 years. Pennsylvania adopted RULONA for modernized notary procedures.
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1What is the PRIMARY role of a notary public in Pennsylvania?
2What is the minimum age requirement to become a notary public in Pennsylvania?
3Which Pennsylvania state agency oversees notary public commissions?
4How long is a notary public commission valid in Pennsylvania?
5What testing service does Pennsylvania use for the notary exam?
6What is the exam fee for the Pennsylvania notary exam?
7Roughly what does it cost to become a notary in Pennsylvania (exam, application, bond, and supplies)?
8What surety bond must a person appointed or reappointed as a Pennsylvania notary obtain on or after March 28, 2026?
9What education is required before taking the Pennsylvania notary exam?
10Which of the following is a proper notarial act in Pennsylvania?
About the PA Notary Exam
Pennsylvania requires a 3-hour education course and passing a computer-based exam through Pearson VUE. The state requires a $10,000 surety bond. The Pennsylvania Department of State oversees notary commissions.
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Questions
30 questions
Time Limit
1 hour
Passing Score
75 scaled score
Reported exam pass rate: Varies. 30-question computer-based exam through Pearson VUE Exam sponsor website
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Commission, Eligibility, and Application
Age (18+), PA residency, 3-hour education course, $10,000 bond, 4-year term
Notarial Acts Under RULONA
Acknowledgments, jurats, oaths/affirmations, signature witnessing, copy certifications under Pennsylvania's Revised Uniform Law
Identity Verification and Electronic Notarization
Government ID, credible witness, RON requirements, electronic signatures and seals
Seal, Journal, and Records
Seal must show 'Commonwealth of Pennsylvania', journal 7-year retention, certificate completion
Ethics, Fees, Prohibited Acts, and Liability
Fee limits, conflicts of interest, unauthorized practice of law, RULONA compliance, liability
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- Passing score: 75 scaled score
- Exam length: 30 questions
- Time limit: 1 hour
- Exam / certification fees: $65 exam + education/commission fees Official sources
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Pennsylvania require a notary exam?
Yes. Pennsylvania requires a computer-based exam through Pearson VUE. You must complete a 3-hour education course first, then pass the exam within 6 months.
How much does it cost to become a Pennsylvania notary?
Total cost is $160-$200: $65 exam fee (Pearson VUE), $42 commission fee, $10,000 surety bond, and supplies.
How long is a Pennsylvania notary commission?
A Pennsylvania notary commission is valid for 4 years. Renewal only requires the 3-hour education course, no exam.
What is RULONA?
RULONA stands for Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts. Pennsylvania adopted this modernized law which covers electronic and remote notarization procedures.
Does Pennsylvania require a notary bond?
Yes. Pennsylvania requires a $10,000 surety bond to protect the public from financial losses due to notary errors.