General
Notaries Can Accept Expired Driver's License for ID Purposes
Notaries can accept driver's licenses which expired between March 16, 2020 through June 30, 2020 because of PennDOT's closures.
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PLTA Shares County Information
The Pennsylvania Land Title Association has shared its list of county office hours and availability, if open, with PAN.
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Before Heading to Your County Recorder of Deeds
Don't make a wasted trip. Call your county recorder of deeds office to check on their hours of operation and the fees for getting sworn into office.
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How to Get a Duplicate Commission Certificate
Notaries who wish to obtain a duplicate commission certificate can write to the Department of State and request one.
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Need to Find Your Notary Commission Number?
An easy way to find your notary commission number and expiration date that's available 24-7.
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Exceptions to the Governor's Waivers
There are exceptions to the business waivers instituted by Gov. Tom Wolf.
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Avoid Notarizing for Sovereign Citizens
Notaries should refuse to notarize for individuals who call themselves sovereign citizens to avoid getting involved in paper terrorism.
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Notaries and the Coronavirus - Questions and Answers
PAN has answered questions concerning notaries and the coronavirus crisus.
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Beware of Phishing Scams
Since the coronavirus crisis began, the number of phishing scams have increased.
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The Latest on I-9 Forms
There is an updated I-9 form available for employers.
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Beaver County Welcomes New Recorder of Deeds
Ron Alberti was named as the new recorder of deeds for Beaver County.
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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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A Refresher on Customers' Signatures
Ways to handle notarizations' signature component properly when a disabled customer appears before you.
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