RULONA
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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Prohibited Acts and Sanctions
A list of prohibited acts and the sanctions as per RULONA.
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Assessing the Competency and Willingness of the Signer
Section 308 in RULONA specifically authorizes a notary to refuse service based on the notary's satisfaction with the circumstances of the transaction.
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What's the Difference Between RULONA and Regulations?
You must follow both the new notary law (RULONA) and regulations.
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What Do I Do With My Old Stamp?
When you resign or retire as a notary or your stamp has expired, here's what you need to do.
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Things to Remember as a Notary
A quick review of some simple things all notaries must remember and abide by.
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Exam Preparation Tools Available
PAN has a variety of tools to help you study for your Pearson VUE notary exam.
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Notary Expert Available for Speaking Engagements
PAN President Marc L. Aronson, an expert in notary law and practice, is available to speak to your professional organization, company or civic group on the new notary law, RULONA.
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Proper Journal Use
Are you filling in your RULONA-compliant journal correctly?
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Questions on RULONA
A list of questions PAN received about the new notary law (RULONA).
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Experiencing the Notary Exam
A PAN member shares her experience taking the required notary exam for first-time notaries.
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The Diference Between an Oath or Affirmation and a Verification on Oath or Affirmation
Difference between an oath or affirmation and a verification on oath or affirmation.
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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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