Notary and Motor Vehicle News
The latest information on notary and motor vehicle news for the state of Pennsylvania.
Introducing Pennsylvania's New Secretary of State
Kathy Boockvar is Pennsylvania's new Secretary of State as of January 2019.
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PAN Member Seeks Nomination for Recorder of Deeds
Bob Williams, of Beaver County, is seeking the Democratic nomination for recorder of deeds.
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Disciplinary Actions - March/April 2019
A list of disciplinary actions taken by the Department of State against notaries who have violated the notary public law.
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New Tutorial Features Animation
PAN's new tutorial on Signatures features animated characters to teach lessons.
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Education Required for Renewing Notaries
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.
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PAN Member Has Lifelong Entrepreneurial Spirit
Love for his community and a deep entrepreneurial spirit continues to keep Stanley Sones active at 83 years old.
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All PA Notaries Need Education
Three hours of state-approved notary education is required for ALL first-time and renewing notaries.
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What To Do When You Are Resigning Your Commission
The steps you need to take when you resign your notary commission.
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Your Notary Equipment Belongs to You
Your notary equipment, no matter who paid for it, belongs to you, the notary.
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More RULONA Tidbits
RULONA, Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts, what you need to know
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Disciplinary Actions - January-February 2019
A list of disciplinary actions taken by the Secretary of State for violations of the notary public law.
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Revisiting Proper Journal Use
The steps for filling in your RULONA-compliant journal properly.
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PAN Member Assists Patients With Voting
PAN member Deaglan McManus signed on to help Pittsburgh Ballots for Patients during the 2018 General Election.
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Pittsburgh's Ballots for Patients Deemed a Success
The program, Ballots for Patients, helps people temporarily disabled and in the hospital, still vote.
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Disciplinary Actions - November-December 2018
A list of disciplinary actions taken by the Department of State.
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The Basis for Disciplinary Actions
Why notaries are punished by the Department of State.
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The Challenges of Implementing RULONA
How the Department of State implemented the new notary public law.
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The Steps Involved to Become an Electronic Notary
Steps Involved to Become an Electronic Notary
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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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PAN President Attends National PRIA Conference
PAN President and CEO Marc L. Aronson attended and participated in the national Property Records Industry Association's annual meeting.
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