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Pennsylvania Notary Public: Study Roadmap
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Complete 3-Hour Education Course
Take the required basic education course online or in-person from a Department-approved provider, then apply online to the PA Department of State ($42) within 6 months.
Study RULONA & PA Notary LawYou are here
Master the Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts, notarial procedures, and Pennsylvania-specific requirements.
Schedule & Pass Pearson VUE Exam
After the Department approves your application, schedule the computer-based exam (30 questions, 60 minutes) at a Pearson VUE test center or through a one-time OnVUE online attempt. You have 6 months and unlimited attempts to pass.
Obtain Bond & Complete Filing
Within 45 days of appointment, purchase a $25,000 surety bond, take the oath of office, register your signature, and record the bond, oath, and commission with the county recorder of deeds.
Can You Take the Pennsylvania Notary Exam?
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- •Must reside or be employed or practice in Pennsylvania
- •Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and able to read and write English
- •New applicants must pass exam at Pearson VUE within 6 months of authorization
- •Renewing notaries with active commission: education only, no exam
- •If commission lapsed even 1 day: must take exam as new applicant
- •Must obtain a $25,000 surety bond (new and reappointed notaries on or after March 28, 2026)
- •Within 45 days of appointment: take the oath, register your signature, and record the bond, oath and commission with the county recorder of deeds
- •Course completion certificate valid for 6 months
- •RULONA regulations (4 Pa. Code Chapters 161, 163 and 167) took effect March 28, 2026
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2026 Updated
Includes March 2026 RULONA regulations
What You'll Study
8 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide
Introduction to the Pennsylvania Notary Public Exam
2 sections
Chapter 1: Qualifications & Application Process
4 sections
Chapter 2: RULONA Compliance & Notarial Acts
4 sections
Chapter 3: Acknowledgments & Verifications
4 sections
Chapter 4: Identification Requirements
3 sections
Chapter 5: Fees, Journal & Seal Requirements
3 sections
Chapter 6: Prohibited Acts & Misconduct
3 sections
Chapter 7: Remote Online Notarization in PA
4 sections
Pennsylvania Notary-Specific Topics Covered
Pennsylvania Notary Exam Details
Pennsylvania Notary Public
Administered by Pennsylvania Department of State (via Pearson VUE)
Exam Content Breakdown
Based on the official Pennsylvania Department of State (via Pearson VUE) content outline
4 of 25 scored items: $25,000 bond, oath before the recorder of deeds within 45 days, signature registration, official stamp, journal
18 of 25 scored items: appearance and identification, document review, fees and itemized receipts, journal entries, performing the act, completing the certificate
3 of 25 scored items: reporting changes to the Department, securing the stamp and journal, keeping the bond in force, prohibited acts and discipline
What's Included
8 Chapters
Complete exam coverage
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What's Next After the Pennsylvania Notary?
After passing the Pennsylvania Notary, you can pursue these career paths
Remote Online Notary (RON)
Perform notarizations via video statewide
Loan Signing Agent
Handle real estate loan document signings (separate private certification)
PA Real Estate
Combine with real estate license
Mobile Notary
Serve Philadelphia/Pittsburgh metro areas
Pennsylvania Notary Exam FAQ
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