Pennsylvania Notary Public Practice Exam

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Which of the following is NOT a required action for a stamping device upon resignation or expiration of a commission?

Destroying
Defacing
Damaging
Surrender possession

The correct answer is: Surrender possession

The requirement upon resignation or expiration of a notary public's commission involves specific actions to ensure the integrity and security of the notarial stamping device. The actions typically mandated include destroying the stamping device, defacing it, or rendering it unusable so that it cannot be used for unauthorized notarizations. These measures protect the public from potential misuse of the notary's authority after their commission has ended. Surrendering possession of the stamping device is not an obligatory action, as it leaves the possibility that the device could still exist in a condition that might be misused. Therefore, the focus is on ensuring that the device cannot be used again. This is why surrendering possession does not align with the required actions for the stamping device once a notary’s commission has expired or been resigned.