Notary 101
Fraud Guard service monitors records in Philadelphia
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.
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Notary Trivia Webinar
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.
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When do I start using my new notary stamp when I am renewing my notary commission?
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.
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Notary Certificate Must Indicate Electronic Notarization
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.
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Renewing Your Commission Early
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.
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Notarizing a Signature By Mark in Pennsylvania
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.
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What to Do When There's No Notary Wording
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?
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Using Social Media to Grow Your Notary Business
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.
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New Year Notary Review
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.
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What Should You Do if Your Stamp is Stolen?
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.
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Your Middle Name and the Department of State
Recently, there has been some confusion regarding the use of a middle name on PAN applications and Pearson VUE exams.
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The Dos and Don'ts of Petitions
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.
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Answering the Criminal History Question on Your Application
In this article we discuss how to answer the criminal history question on your application.
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Requirements of your Commission
As a notary, there are many requirements that go into obtaining your notary commission and retaining it.
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Criminal History on the Notary Application
Information on the criminal history requirement on a notary application.
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Identifying Your Customer
The proper ways to identify your customer is discussed.
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How to Handle Multiple Signers
More than one signer for a document to be notarized?
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Notarizing Travel-Related Documents for Minors
A traveling minor may need a notarized consent letter and a certified Spanish translation of legal documents, including parental consent letters if the minor is traveling to a Spanish-speaking country.
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When it comes to Redacting - Should You?
When and if you should redact information from your notary register.
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When There's Personal or Financial Interest
How to determine when a notary has personal or financial interest in a transaction.
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