More RULONA Tidbits
Some random bits of information from the Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts (RULONA):
- The official signature of each notary must be registered in the Prothonotary's office of the county where the notary maintains their office of record. In second-class counties (Allegheny, Delaware, Montgomery), the official signature of a notary must be registered in the office of the clerk of courts.
- The name of a notary's municipality is no longer required on the official stamp.
- Reappointing notaries must complete three hours of notary education.
- A venue must be part of the notarial act.
- A notary may not refuse service based on race, color, national origin, sex or gender, pregnancy, gender identity or expression.
- If you move outside of Pennsylvania, but retian a work address in the Commonwealth, you may retian your notary commission.
- Notary eligibility requirements include being able to read and write English.
- An important aspect of notary work is properly identifying your customer.
- A credible witness must make a verification on oath or affirmation.
- You must replace your official stamp if you have a name change, unless you continue to use your old name until your current commission expires.
