General
To Keep or Not to Keep Copies
You as a notary are not required to keep copies of your customers' identification or any documents you notarize.
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Dealing with Unique Signatures
How to deal with customers who cannot provide their signatures because of a medical condition or disability.
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Sending Problem Documents to PAN? Check for Sensitive Information First
Redact your customer's personal information before you send a document to PAN for help.
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Can I Notarize for an Out-of-State Resident?
Information on whether you can notarize for individuals who are not Pennsylvania residents and for individuals with out-of-state documents.
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A 25-Year Salute
Team leader and CSR Ruth Kohler celebrates 25 years with PAN.
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Honoring Notaries Public
Celebrating Notary Public Day.
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Education Necessary for Notaries to Become Court Reporters
Education is needed for notaries to become court reporters.
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Multiple Acknowledgments in One Document
How to properly notarize a document that contains multiple acknowledgments.
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Notary Tidbits
A listing of snippets of notary information.
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Is Notario Fraud Getting Worse?
Increasing notario fraud in Pennsylvania.
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Avoid Delays, Start Early to be Reappointed on Time
Begin the reappointment process early so your application is processed in a timely manner by the Department of State.
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Where is the Revised Notary Law?
A status of the new Pennsylvania Notary Law, also known as the Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts.
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Notarizing for Minors
How to properly notarize for minors.
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Will Resigning Your Commission Help Avoid a Complaint from the State?
An immediate resignation when a notary is contacted by a Department of State investigator would not automatically close an open complaint file.
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Your Signature
Is your signature on your notary application legible?
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Acknowledgments
Everything you need to know about acknowledgments.
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Building Teamwork with Tinkertoys
PAN staff learned about teamwork by playing with Tinkertoys.
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Requirements of your Commission
A review of the requirements of a notary commission.
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Companies Make it Difficult to Spot Fake IDs
Online companies are making it difficult to spot fake identification cards.
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No Exception to the Personal Appearance Rule
Demanding personal appearance of your customers is the golden rule for notaries.
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