Pennsylvania Notary Public Practice Exam

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Which of the following actions is prohibited for a notary?

Drafting legal records
Administering oaths
Witnessing signatures
Verifying identities

The correct answer is: Drafting legal records

Drafting legal records is prohibited for a notary because notaries are primarily responsible for witnessing signatures, administering oaths, and verifying identities. Their role does not extend to creating legal documents, as this involves legal expertise and could lead to unauthorized practice of law. By limiting their functions to acts related to notarization, the integrity of the legal process is maintained, and the notary can remain impartial. The other actions, such as administering oaths, witnessing signatures, and verifying identities, are all within the notary's realm of authority and are essential to the notarization process. These responsibilities ensure that documents are executed correctly and that the identities of signers are authenticated, preventing fraud and promoting trust in legal transactions.