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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.

Understanding Customer Payments

Before you complete any motor vehicle transaction that requires a fee, make sure the check or money order your customer gives you is acceptable for deposit. Read more

Going Back

by PAN
PAN President Marc L. Aronson traveled back to a place he thought he'd never see again. Read more

PAN Member Announces Candidacy for Magisterial District Judge

by PAN
Tracy Powell Markle announced her candidacy for magisterial district judge in district 41-3-01. Read more

Does a Notary Bond and E&O Insurance Pay for Fines Assessed by the State?

by PAN
A notary bond and E&O Insurance does not cover fees or penalties ordered by the Department of State for violations against the notary public law. Read more

When Your Stamp or Journal is Lost or Stolen

by PAN
What should you do if your notary stamp or journal is lost or stolen? Read more

Serving Up Hospital Patient Happiness

by PAN
Hospital patient happiness is an important component of Cindy Emminger's work at UPMC Passavant Hospital. Read more

Look for our Membership Satisfaction Survey

by PAN
When you see PAN's Membership Satisfaction Survey in your email sometime in May, Please help us by answering the questions. Read more

When You Need Notary Education

by PAN
In Pennsylvania, all notaries are required to obtain notary education. Read more

Housing Fraud in Philly Running Rampant

by PAN
Fraudulent notary stamps are being used in Philadelphia to steal properties. Read more

A Look Back at the First Black Woman Secretary of State

by PAN
C. Delores Tucker was the first black Secretary of State in the nation. Read more

Introducing Pennsylvania's New Secretary of State

by PAN
Kathy Boockvar is Pennsylvania's new Secretary of State as of January 2019. Read more

PAN Member Seeks Nomination for Recorder of Deeds

by PAN
Bob Williams, of Beaver County, is seeking the Democratic nomination for recorder of deeds. Read more

Disciplinary Actions - March/April 2019

by PAN
A list of disciplinary actions taken by the Department of State against notaries who have violated the notary public law. Read more

New Tutorial Features Animation

by PAN
PAN's new tutorial on Signatures features animated characters to teach lessons. Read more

Education Required for Renewing Notaries

by PAN
All notaries are now required to successfully complete three hours of notary education. This includes individuals who were exempt from education because they were notaries on July 1, 2003. Read more

PAN Member Has Lifelong Entrepreneurial Spirit

by PAN
Love for his community and a deep entrepreneurial spirit continues to keep Stanley Sones active at 83 years old. Read more

All PA Notaries Need Education

by PAN
Three hours of state-approved notary education is required for ALL first-time and renewing notaries. Read more

What To Do When You Are Resigning Your Commission

by PAN
The steps you need to take when you resign your notary commission. Read more

Your Notary Equipment Belongs to You

by PAN
Your notary equipment, no matter who paid for it, belongs to you, the notary. Read more

More RULONA Tidbits

by PAN
RULONA, Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts, what you need to know Read more

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If you make a mistake you can be held liable, which could result in a claim against your $10,000 bond. The Pennsylvania Association of Notaries (PAN) can help you notarize documents that confuse you.

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