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Self-paced courses approved by the Pennsylvania Department of State. Pass your exam, earn your certificate, start notarizing.

RULONA Current Dec 2024 Updates Included Instant PDF Certificate Unlimited Retakes

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DOS Approved

Satisfies PA notary education requirements under 57 Pa.C.S. § 322

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RULONA Current

Content reflects December 2024 final RULONA implementing regulations

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Instant Certificate

Download your PDF certificate immediately upon passing the final assessment

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Unlimited Retakes

Retake module quizzes and the final assessment as many times as needed

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DOS-approved online education for new and renewing Pennsylvania notaries

New Applicants

Basic Education

3 hours · 8 modules · Final assessment

Required for all new PA notary applicants. Covers RULONA foundations, notarial acts, identity verification, RON, stamp & journal, appointment process, and ethics.

Video lectures + reading text
Interactive scenarios & exercises
Module quizzes (70% pass required)
25-question final assessment
Downloadable Quick Reference Card
PDF certificate of completion

$39 one-time

Enroll in Basic Education

Commission Renewal

Continuing Education

3 hours · 6 modules · Final assessment

Required for PA notary commission renewal. Advanced content: December 2024 RULONA updates, advanced RON, ethics case studies, complex scenarios, journal mastery, and business practices.

December 2024 regulatory updates
Advanced RON & multi-signer sessions
Ethics case studies & gray-area analysis
8 complex edge-case scenarios
Journal error-spotting exercises
PDF certificate of completion

$29 one-time

Enroll in Continuing Ed

Best Value

Complete Bundle

Both courses · Save $9

Get both the Basic Education and Continuing Education courses. Perfect for new notaries who want to be prepared for their first renewal, or for offices training multiple notaries.

Everything in Basic Education
Everything in Continuing Education
Access both courses simultaneously
Two separate PDF certificates
Best value for full coverage

$59 both courses

You save $9 vs. buying separately

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about PA notary education requirements

Why is notary education required in Pennsylvania?

Under 57 Pa.C.S. § 322, all new PA notary applicants must complete a 3-hour basic education course from a DOS-approved provider before their commission can be issued. This course satisfies that requirement. Commissioned notaries must also complete 3 hours of continuing education each time they renew their 4-year commission.

What is RULONA and why does it matter?

RULONA is the Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts — the statute that governs all Pennsylvania notaries (57 Pa.C.S. §§ 301–331). It took effect in 2021, replacing the 1951 Notary Public Law. In December 2024, the PA Department of State issued final implementing regulations that updated RON, identity proofing, and electronic notarization standards. Our courses reflect these current 2024 updates.

How does the certificate work? Can I submit it to the PA DOS?

After passing the final assessment (70% minimum), you'll immediately receive a PDF certificate of completion showing your name, the course title (Basic or Continuing Education), completion date, total hours (3), and a unique certificate ID. This certificate is submitted with your PA DOS notary application as proof of completing the required education.

Can I take the course at my own pace? Is there a time limit?

Yes — the course is completely self-paced. You can log in and out at any time; your progress is saved automatically. There is no time limit to complete the course, and there is no time limit on the final assessment. You must complete each module in order before the next one unlocks.

What if I don't pass the final assessment?

You can retake the final assessment as many times as needed. Each attempt draws 25 questions randomly from a larger question bank, and the answer order is shuffled — so each attempt is different. There's no additional charge for retakes. Review the module content and try again.

Which course do I need — Basic Education or Continuing Education?

New applicants: Choose Basic Education. This is the required pre-commission education for first-time PA notary applicants.

Renewing notaries: Choose Continuing Education. This satisfies the 3-hour CE requirement for notaries renewing their 4-year commission.

Not sure? Contact us or review your PA DOS commission status at dos.pa.gov.

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Basic Education — $39 Continuing Ed — $29