Education
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: 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: 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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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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Five Simple Notarial Mistakes to Avoid
In this article we describe five common mistakes that notaries made in 2020, so you can avoid them in 2021.
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What is it like becoming a notary through PAN?
Many new members may wonder: what is it like to become a notary public in Pennsylvania as a PAN member? PAN employee and member Angel Dulick describes her experience.
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Answering the Criminal History Question on Your Application
In this article we discuss how to answer the criminal history question on your application.
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PAN's YouTube Video on PennDOT Death Procedures - Part 1
PAN Instructor Jon Marencel leads you through Part 1 of a new YouTube series on PennDOT death procedures.
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MV Online Course to be Updated
PAN's motor vehicle online course will be updated on July 16, per PennDOT's request.
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No Notary Wording Webinar Offered
PAN instructors will host a free webinar on what to do when there's no notary wording on a document.
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Recognizing Notary Wording Webinar
A PAN webinar focusing on how to identify the notary statement and using this to determine which notary act to perform.
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PAN's Latest Webinar Focuses on Notarizing In Yellow Phase Counties
PAN's Education Department is hosting a webinar on how to notarize in the counties placed in the yellow phase.
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Pearson VUE Opens More Testing Centers
Pearson VUE will open more testing centers in counties in the yellow phase.
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Pearson VUE Notary Exams Reauthorized
Pearson VUE has reauthorized notary exams for another six months.
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In-Person Electronic Notarization vs Remote Online Notarization
Confused about electronic notarization and remote online notarization? PAN Instructor Jon Marencel explains the difference.
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Tutorial on PAN's Notary Online Course
This video contains an easy-to-follow guide on how to access and take PAN's online course.
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New PAN Member Prepared for Exam
A first-time notary prepared to take the Pearson VUE notary exam.
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Making Certified Copies as a Pennsylvania Notary
This video talks about the process for making a certified copy for Pennsylvania notaries.
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Embossing Seals in Pennsylvania
Have you ever wondered about those embossing seals and why you might see some Pennsylvania notaries use them, and some that do not?
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