The State of Pennsylvania requires new and renewing notaries to complete an approved 3-hour basic education course. This course consists of three one-hour modules/lessons.

MODULE 1 - GENERAL INFORMATION

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Basic Requirements of a Notary Public

Notary Liability

Qualifications for Appointment

Steps for Initial Appointment

Renewal of an Appointment

Examination

Appointment & Commission Information

Notary Bonds & E&O Insurance

MODULE 2 - PERFORMING NOTARIAL ACTS

Introduction & Overview

Acknowledgments

Administer Oaths & Affirmations

Take a Verification

Certify or Attest a Copy or Deposition

Note a Protest of Negotiable Instrument

Refuse to Perform Notarial Act

Examples of Notarial Certificates

MODULE 3 - NOTARY BASICS

Official Notary Stamp

Electronic Notarization

Remote Notarization

Notarial Journal

Sanctions & Penalties

Notary Fees

Pennsylvania Application

Change of Name & Address

Each module contains Knowledge Checks, Review Flashcards and Test Questions.