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Notary Blog

Notary and Motor Vehicle News

The latest information on notary and motor vehicle news for the state of Pennsylvania.

PAN Member Promoted at Bryn Mawr Trust

by PAN
Lindsay Sailing was named senior vice president and director of retail banking in January 2020. Read more

Just Put Your Stamp On It

by PAN
What to say when your boss insists that you just put your stamp on it. Read more

Steps for an Performing an Acknowledgment in Pennsylvania

This video explains the general steps to properly properly execute an acknowledgment in Pennsylvania. Read more
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Beware of Fake IDs

by PAN
Mobile fake identification operation found by Florida police. Read more

Disciplinary Actions - January-February 2020

by PAN
A listing of disciplinary actions taken by the Department of State for violations of the Pennsylvania notary public law. Read more

Be in the Know About Errors and Omissions Insurance

by PAN
The difference between your notary bond and errors and omissions insurance. Why E&O insurance will protect you financially. Read more

Commission Maintenance

by PAN
There are many requirements involving in obtaining and retaining your Pennsylvania notary commission. Read more

Let's Review RULONA

by PAN
RULONA introduced significant changes in the way Pennsylvania notaries fulfill their notary duties. Read more

Disciplinary Actions - November 2019

by PAN
A listing of notaries who violated the Notary Public Law. Read more

PAN President Part of Notary Task Force

by PAN
PAN President Marc L. Aronson is part of the Fraudulent Conveyance Task Force, notary group, working to halt housing fraud in Philadelphia. Read more

Phone Scam Targets Notaries

by PAN
Someone is contacting notaries and demanding personal info or a payment. Read more

Honoring Notaries on Notary Public Day

November 7th is Notary Public Day in tribute to the more than 4.4 million notaries in the U.S. Read more
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NC Lawmaker Seeks Resignation Over Notary Commission

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A NC state representative demanded that the Secretary of State should resign after it was revealed that notary commissions were issued to individuals holding DACA cards. Read more

Arizona Bills to Protect Undocumented Immigrants from Notaries

by PAN
A bill aimed at protecting undocumented immigrants from notaries is making its way through the Arizona State legislature in February 2017. Read more

Detroit County Worker Faced Fraud Charges in Home Transfer

by PAN
County Deputy Treasurer and accomplice faced fraud charges after conspiring to illegally transfer ownership of a home belonging to a deceased woman. Read more

NC Allegedly Allowed Illegals to be Notaries

by PAN
According to a Daily Caller Report dated September 2016, North Carolina allegedly allowed illegal immigrants to become notaries. Read more

Young California Entrepreneur Creates Notary App

by PAN
An on-demand notary-signing app has been created to make life easier for notaries and those who need their services. Read more

Virginia Governor Vetoes Bill Limiting Who Can Be a Notary

by PAN
A new Virginia bill was vetoed that would bar convicted felons from being notaries. Read more

Changes Ahead for Ohio Notaries

by PAN
As of September 20, 2019, Ohio notaries will pay more to retain their commissions. Read more

Dodge Demon Requires Notarization Before Purchase

by PAN
Dodge Demon buyers will need to sign an acknowledgment before placing an order for the muscle car. Read more

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