RULONA
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A notarization indicates to the receiver of the document that the signer appeared before a notary public, was identified, and signed the document. The notary's official stamp and signature indicate that the notarization was performed according to the law.
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Five Simple Notarial Mistakes to Avoid
In this article we describe five common mistakes that notaries made in 2020, so you can avoid them in 2021.
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Governor Signs Remote Online Notarization Bill Into Law
On Oct. 29, Gov. Tom Wolf signed House Bill 2370 into law, amending the Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts (RULONA) to make remote online notarization (RON) permanent in Pennsylvania.
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Let's Review RULONA
RULONA introduced significant changes in the way Pennsylvania notaries fulfill their notary duties.
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A Guide to Notarial Wording
Always look for proper notarial wording before notarizing any document.
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Violations Spelled out in RULONA
A list of violations in RULONA.
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New PAN Member Prepared for Exam
A first-time notary prepared to take the Pearson VUE notary exam.
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Witnessing or Attesting a Signature
Witnessing or attesting a signature authorizes a notary to witness or attest a signature.
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More RULONA Tidbits
RULONA, Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts, what you need to know
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Revisiting Proper Journal Use
The steps for filling in your RULONA-compliant journal properly.
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The Challenges of Implementing RULONA
How the Department of State implemented the new notary public law.
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Are Stamped Customer Signatures Allowed Under the Notary Law?
Stamped signatures are permissible under the notary law.
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Highlights of the Proposed Regulations on RULONA
Highlights of the proposed regulations on RULONA.
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Never Too Late to Learn
Former grandfathered notaries who have since taken PAN's education seminars have responded positively.
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One Year Anniversary of RULONA
The enactment of RULONA in 2017 changed the way notaries fulfill their notarial duties.
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When Refusing Service is the Right Thing to do
When you should refuse service to a customer who wants something notarized.
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Direct or Financial Interest
Examples of what is considered direct or financial interest in a notarization.
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What Am I doing When I'm Witnessing or Attesting a Signature?
PAN addresses confusion about the notarial act - witnessing or attesting a signature.
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Education Benefits PA Notaries
All notary applicants are now required to take three hours of notary education every four years.
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Understanding Forms of Acknowledgment
RULONA does not require notaries to change the old forms of acknowledgment to the new forms. RULONA just simplified the wording on the notarial certificates.
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