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The Department of State's Disciplinary Actions: August 2021
The Bureau of Election Services and Notaries took the following disciplinary actions against notaries public in August 2021.
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Assessing the Competency and Willingness of the Signer
RULONA specifically authorizes notaries to refuse to perform notarial acts when certain conditions are not met. For example, a notary may refuse to notarize based on the notary's evaluation of the signer's competency and willingness to sign the record.
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PAN's Recruit-A-Member Program: October Winner
Our Recruit-A-Member winner this month is Kimberly Sheevers. Congratulations! PAN members can still win cash for bringing new members into the association.
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Notaries Beware: Scam Alert
PAN has been informed that there is a scam call circulating targeting notaries.
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The First Line of Defense Against Fraud
A notarization indicates to the receiver of the document that the signer appeared before a notary public, was identified, and signed the document. The notary's official stamp and signature indicate that the notarization was performed according to the law.
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The Department of State's Disciplinary Actions: July 2021
The Bureau of Election Services and Notaries took the following disciplinary actions against notaries public in July 2021.
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Tips for Mobile Notaries
In current times, almost anything can be done from the comfort of your own home, even notarizations. A mobile notary can travel from location to location to perform notarizations upon request.
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Signing Agent Versus Notary Errors and Omissions (E&O) Insurance
All signing agents are notaries, but not all notaries are signing agents. A notary's duties stop at performing notarial acts.
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The Department of State's Disciplinary Actions: June 2021
The Bureau of Election Services and Notaries took the following disciplinary actions against notaries public in June 2021.
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Where to Find Motor Vehicle, Driver Licensing Fee Information
As of July 1, motor vehicle and driver licensing fees have gone up.
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PAN's Recruit-A-Member Program: July Winner
Our Recruit-A-Member winner this month is Sandra Frantz. Congratulations! PAN members can still win cash for bringing new members into the association during this recruiting period.
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PA Legislature Votes to End Disaster Declaration - Does This Change Anything?
This week, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and Senate voted to fully end Governor Wolfs COVID-19 disaster de
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The Department of State's Disciplinary Actions: April 2021
The Bureau of Election Services and Notaries took the following disciplinary actions against notaries public in April 2021.
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Keep Your Office of Record Address Up to Date
All Pennsylvania notaries public are required to keep a current office of record mailing address on file with the Department of State. Your office of record address is where the Department will send any official notices or letters.
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The Department of State's Disciplinary Actions: March 2021
The Bureau of Election Services and Notaries took the following disciplinary actions against notaries public in March 2021.
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Why are notaries still important?
Notaries have been an integral part of our society for decades.
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Scam Alert from DOS Licensing Boards
The Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs (BPOA) received reports that persons pretending to be from one of the health related boards are contacting licensees by phone and mail about the status of their licenses.
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The Department of State's Disciplinary Actions: January - February 2021
The Bureau of Election Services and Notaries took the following disciplinary actions against notaries public in January and February 2021.
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PAN's Recruit-A-Member Program: April Winner
Our Recruit-A-Member winner this month is Wyatt Zong. Congratulations! PAN members can still win cash for bringing new members into the association during this recruiting period.
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The Dos and Don'ts of Petitions
As election season approaches, you may be asked to notarize petitions. It is easy to make a mistake when notarizing a petition. We want to help you perform your notary duties with confidence.
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