Reappointment Process Roadmap
PAN has created this handy reappointment process roadmap to ensure that renewing your notary commission goes smoothly.
Follow these steps in order:
1. If you have not done so, purchase one of PAN's Reappointment Packages for nrewing notaries. Read all the application materials.
2. Begin your reappointment process at least six months before the end of your current commission. If you have a lapse in your commission of even just one day, you will need to take the notary exam hosted by Pearson VUE at a Pearson VUE computer-based testing facility. The cost for this exam is $65.
3. Take the required three hours of notary education (live seminar or online) and obtain an education certificate.
4. Complete the notary public application and sign it.
5. Attach a copy of your education certificate to the application.
6. E-mail, fax or mail your application and education certificate to PAN.
7. PAN will review your application and submit it to the Department of State for approval.
8. Once you are approved by the Department of State, you will receive your Notice to Appointee letter and a blank bond from the State. This may take six to eight weeks or more depending on the number of notary applications being processed in Harrisburg.
9. Do nothing with the blank bond you receive from the Department of State. PAN completes your bond for you when you are appointed.
10. Receive your new notary stamp from PAN. DO NOT use your new stamp to notarize until after you have been sworn into office and your new commission has begun.
11. Receive your completed bond from PAN along with instructions to go to the Recorder of Deeds with your bond and the proper fees to be sworn in. Fees vary per county. Call PAN at 1-800-944-8790 or your county Recorder of Deeds to determine the correct fees. PAN provides your county's mailing address and phone number on the cover letter.
12. Go to the Recorder of Deeds and take your oath of office within 45 days of your reappointment date.
13. Register your signature with your county's Prothonotary. There may be a fee to complete this step. Please call PAN or the Prothonotary's office to determine the fee amount. Your notary commission is not renewed until you take the oath of office (are sworn in) at your county Recorder of Deeds and register your signature at the Prothonotary's office.
14. Receive your commission certificate and identification card from your county Recorder of Deeds office. This may be given to you the same day you are sworn in, or sent to you by mail.
Follow these steps in order:
1. If you have not done so, purchase one of PAN's Reappointment Packages for nrewing notaries. Read all the application materials.
2. Begin your reappointment process at least six months before the end of your current commission. If you have a lapse in your commission of even just one day, you will need to take the notary exam hosted by Pearson VUE at a Pearson VUE computer-based testing facility. The cost for this exam is $65.
3. Take the required three hours of notary education (live seminar or online) and obtain an education certificate.
4. Complete the notary public application and sign it.
5. Attach a copy of your education certificate to the application.
6. E-mail, fax or mail your application and education certificate to PAN.
7. PAN will review your application and submit it to the Department of State for approval.
8. Once you are approved by the Department of State, you will receive your Notice to Appointee letter and a blank bond from the State. This may take six to eight weeks or more depending on the number of notary applications being processed in Harrisburg.
9. Do nothing with the blank bond you receive from the Department of State. PAN completes your bond for you when you are appointed.
10. Receive your new notary stamp from PAN. DO NOT use your new stamp to notarize until after you have been sworn into office and your new commission has begun.
11. Receive your completed bond from PAN along with instructions to go to the Recorder of Deeds with your bond and the proper fees to be sworn in. Fees vary per county. Call PAN at 1-800-944-8790 or your county Recorder of Deeds to determine the correct fees. PAN provides your county's mailing address and phone number on the cover letter.
12. Go to the Recorder of Deeds and take your oath of office within 45 days of your reappointment date.
13. Register your signature with your county's Prothonotary. There may be a fee to complete this step. Please call PAN or the Prothonotary's office to determine the fee amount. Your notary commission is not renewed until you take the oath of office (are sworn in) at your county Recorder of Deeds and register your signature at the Prothonotary's office.
14. Receive your commission certificate and identification card from your county Recorder of Deeds office. This may be given to you the same day you are sworn in, or sent to you by mail.
