General
Reappointment Process Roadmap
A handy reappointment process roadmap to ensure that renewing your commission goes smoothly.
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Charity Auction Nets $2,204 for Vets
PAN's third annual charity auction raised over $2,200 for a western Pennsylvania veterans program.
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A RULONA Compliant Checklist
A handy checklist to follow to be sure you are compliant with the notary public law.
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More Than Witnessing Signatures
Being a notary is more than just witnessing signatures.
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Are You Compliant with the Law?
Are you compliant with the notary law's mandates that were effective on October 26, 2017?
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How to Avoid Taking the Notary Exam
Renewing notaries can avoid taking the notary exam by following a few simple things.
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New Entries Part of Journal
More details are involved in completing entries in a RULONA-compliant journal.
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Witnessing or Attesting a Signature
As of Oct. 26, 2017, notaries gain a notary notary act - witnessing or attesting a signature. This notary act authorizes a notary to witness or attest a signature.
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Eligibility Requirements, Conflicts of Interest and Refusing Service
Some of the changes within RULONA deal with notary eligibility requirements, conflicts of interest and refusing service that you should be aware of.
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New Mandates on Identifying Your Customers
New mandates on identifying customers has been issued by the new notary public law (RULONA).
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The Use of a Translator
Guidelines for using a translator under the new notary public law.
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Your Notary Stamp
New notary public law - RULONA - and the changes to your official notary stamp.
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Declassifying the World of Agents
What's the difference between a motor vehicle agent and signing agent?
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Did Your Commission Expire in the Middle of the Application Process?
What to do if your notary commission expires in the middle of the application process.
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Handling Problem Documents
A problem document is one in which your customer hands you for notarizing and it is not clear which notarial act should be completed, if any.
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Saying Goodbye
PAN is saying goodbye to long-time Instructor Barry Lynch who is retiring on June 2.
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What You Need to Know About Notarizing Easements
Notarizing rights-of-way easements
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How to Handle Multiple Signers
More than one signer for a document to be notarized?
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Weddings and Commission Changes
If you are a notary and getting married, don't forget to deal properly with changes to your commission.
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What Can't I Do as a Notary?
Limitation of Powers of a Notary.
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