Section 322 - [See Note] Examination, basic education and continuing education(a)Examination.--An applicant for a commission as a notary public who does not hold a commission in this Commonwealth must pass an examination administered by the department or an entity approved by the department. The examination must be based on the course of study described in subsection (b).(b) Basic education.--An applicant under subsection (a) must, within the six-month period immediately preceding application, complete a course of at least three hours of notary basic education approved by the department. For approval, the following apply: (1) The course must cover the statutes, regulations, procedures and ethics relevant to notarial acts, with a core curriculum including the duties and responsibilities of the office of notary public and electronic notarization.(2) The course must either be interactive or classroom instruction.(c)Continuing education.--An applicant for renewal of appointment and commission as a notary public must, within the six-month period immediately preceding application, complete a course of at least three hours of notary continuing education approved by the department. For approval, the following apply: (1) The course must cover topics which ensuremaintenance and enhancement of skill, knowledge and competency necessary to perform notarial acts.(2) The course must either be interactive or classroom instruction.(d) Preapproval.--All basic and continuing education courses of study must be preapproved by the department.Added by P.L. 609 2013 No. 73, § 2, eff. 180 days after publication of notice of approval of courses under 57 Pa.C.S. § 322(b) and (c).