Disciplinary Actions - November-December 2016
Two notaries in two counties have been disciplined by the Secretary of the Commonwealth for violations against the Notary Public Law.
Mercer County
A notary in Sharon permanently and voluntarily surrendered his commission and other licenses and certificates because he failed to disclose his criminal convictions and professional licensing disciplinary records on his notary public reappointment application.
Montgomery County
In Jenkintown, a notary had her commission suspended for six months, which was stayed in favor of probation for failing to keep and maintain custody and control of her register. Additionally, her register did not contain the dates of all acts, the character of all acts and the dates and parties to all instruments. She was ordered to pay a civil penalty of $250 and probation assessment of $300 and ordered to successfully complete six hours of notary education prior to the expiration of the suspension period.
Mercer County
A notary in Sharon permanently and voluntarily surrendered his commission and other licenses and certificates because he failed to disclose his criminal convictions and professional licensing disciplinary records on his notary public reappointment application.
Montgomery County
In Jenkintown, a notary had her commission suspended for six months, which was stayed in favor of probation for failing to keep and maintain custody and control of her register. Additionally, her register did not contain the dates of all acts, the character of all acts and the dates and parties to all instruments. She was ordered to pay a civil penalty of $250 and probation assessment of $300 and ordered to successfully complete six hours of notary education prior to the expiration of the suspension period.