General
Just Put Your Stamp On It
What to say when your boss insists that you just put your stamp on it.
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Commission Maintenance
There are many requirements involving in obtaining and retaining your Pennsylvania notary commission.
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Clearing up the Confusion
Clearing up the confusion about renewing notaries and the notary exam.
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A Guide to Notarial Wording
Always look for proper notarial wording before notarizing any document.
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Notarial Record Received at Archives
A long-forgotten notarial record book was received at the Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill archives recently.
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Task Force Taking on Philly House thefts
A task force was created to tackle the outbreak of house thefts in Philadelphia.
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Help Others Through PAN's Volunteer Connection
PAN's Volunteer Connection is a pipeline to community organizations in search of volunteers to assist individuals requiring notary services.
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A Refresher on Customers' Signatures
Ways to handle notarizations' signature component properly when a disabled customer appears before you.
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Does a Notary Bond and E&O Insurance Pay for Fines Assessed by the State?
A notary bond and E&O Insurance does not cover fees or penalties ordered by the Department of State for violations against the notary public law.
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When Your Stamp or Journal is Lost or Stolen
What should you do if your notary stamp or journal is lost or stolen?
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A Look Back at the First Black Woman Secretary of State
C. Delores Tucker was the first black Secretary of State in the nation.
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Introducing Pennsylvania's New Secretary of State
Kathy Boockvar is Pennsylvania's new Secretary of State as of January 2019.
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All PA Notaries Need Education
Three hours of state-approved notary education is required for ALL first-time and renewing notaries.
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What To Do When You Are Resigning Your Commission
The steps you need to take when you resign your notary commission.
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Your Notary Equipment Belongs to You
Your notary equipment, no matter who paid for it, belongs to you, the notary.
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Revisiting Proper Journal Use
The steps for filling in your RULONA-compliant journal properly.
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Pittsburgh's Ballots for Patients Deemed a Success
The program, Ballots for Patients, helps people temporarily disabled and in the hospital, still vote.
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Are Stamped Customer Signatures Allowed Under the Notary Law?
Stamped signatures are permissible under the notary law.
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What Does Notary E&O Insurance Cover
It's important to understand what an E&O insurance policy coves and what it doesn't cover.
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