As a Pennsylvania notary, safeguarding your tools—such as your official stamp and journal—is essential to staying compliant. However, despite your best efforts, there may be times when your equipment is lost, stolen, or otherwise misplaced. Read more

In the state of Pennsylvania, the terms "Notary Public" and "Notary Signing Agent" are often used interchangeably, but they refer to distinct roles with specific responsibilities. Understanding the differences between these two positions is crucial for both professionals in the field and individuals Read more

Join PAN for our upcoming free webinar, "Top Notary Questions," scheduled for Friday, March 1st, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. During the webinar, we will address the most common questions received by our Member Service Representatives in the past year. Following the presentation, there will be a question Read more

As a notary in Pennsylvania, one of the most important things you can do as a notary is to demand personal appearance of your customers. At PAN, we consider it the “Golden Rule” for being a notary. Read more

Our Find a Notary feature on our website, allows you to search for notaries in your area. Simply enter your zip code and the distance, and the tool will provide you with a list of nearby notaries. You can even filter your search by language and services offered. Read more

As one of the Instructors at PAN, I think it is important to understand the process and steps our members take to schedule PearsonVUE’s online exam “OnVUE.” So, I decided to let my commission expire, and take the exam online to share my experience firsthand with you. Read more

The City of Philadelphia Records Department has an improved email alert service available to all notaries public to help them determine if their signature and notary stamp were used fraudulently on a document recorded in the Department. Read more

PAN will be presenting our latest webinar “Notary Trivia” on Friday, August 26th. The webinar will be interactive, with participants testing their notary knowledge on a variety of topics. The presentation will be followed by a question and answer session. Read more

When you are in the process of renewing your notary commission, it is important to know when you can start using your new official stamp. Read more

The Pennsylvania Department of State notes that the notary wording attached to or logically associated with an electronic notarial act must indicate that the act involved the use of communication technology. Read more

If you have been a notary for almost 4 years, it is time to renew your notary commission! We're here to help you through every step of the way. Read more

A signature by mark is an alternative to writing a full signature. In this article, we discuss what we suggest is best when notarizing a signature by mark. Read more

More often than not, customers do not know what type of notarization they need. If the document doesn’t have the proper notary wording to indicate what act to perform, your customer has to choose a notarial act to be performed. But how can they choose if they don’t understand? Read more

Social media is more than a place to share funny videos of cats with your family and friends. Notaries can use it as a powerful marketing tool to help attract new customers and build lasting relationships. Read more

As 2022 approaches, it is time to review some of the most important rules a notary must follow! No matter how long you have been a commissioned notary, it is good to refresh your knowledge of the basics each year. Read more

What would you do if you notary stamp was stolen? In this article, we discuss what steps to take if you notary equipment is stolen or misplaced. Read more

Recently, there has been some confusion regarding the use of a middle name on PAN applications and Pearson VUE exams. Read more

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. Read more

In this article we discuss how to answer the criminal history question on your application. Read more

As a notary, there are many requirements that go into obtaining your notary commission and retaining it. Read more