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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

by PAN
A PAN member was promoted to system director of medical staff services. Read more

Taking a Motor Vehicle Seminar Does Not Make You an Agent

by PAN
There's more to the process of becoming a PennDOT agent than just completing PAN's motor vehicle seminar. Read more

Why Notaries Were Disciplined in 2017

by PAN
The reasons notaries were disciplined in 2017. Read more

The Scoop on Electronic Journals

by PAN
Electronic journals must meet all the requirements of a print journal. Read more

PAN Member Now an E-Notary

by PAN
A PAN member became one of a few electronic notaries in Pennsylvania. Read more

What Do I Do With My Old Stamp?

by PAN
When you resign or retire as a notary or your stamp has expired, here's what you need to do. Read more

Things to Remember as a Notary

A quick review of some simple things all notaries must remember and abide by. Read more

Notary's Journal May Help Solve a Mystery

by PAN
An 18th century notary journal may help solve a shipwreck mystery in York, Maine. Read more

Exam Preparation Tools Available

PAN has a variety of tools to help you study for your Pearson VUE notary exam. Read more

Eliminate Exam Anxieties

by PAN
The more you know about the notary exam, the less anxious you'll be. Read more

Disciplinary Actions - March-April 2018

by PAN
A list of disciplinary actions taken by the Secretary of the Commonwealth against notaries who violated the notary public law. Read more

PAN CSR Travels to Bangladesh

by PAN
PAN CSR Megan Kurpakus traveled to Bangladesh over the Christmas holiday to participate in her best friend's wedding. Read more

Notary Expert Available for Speaking Engagements

by PAN
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. Read more

Proper Journal Use

by PAN
Are you filling in your RULONA-compliant journal correctly? Read more

Questions on RULONA

by PAN
A list of questions PAN received about the new notary law (RULONA). Read more

Experiencing the Notary Exam

by PAN
A PAN member shares her experience taking the required notary exam for first-time notaries. Read more

The Diference Between an Oath or Affirmation and a Verification on Oath or Affirmation

by PAN
Difference between an oath or affirmation and a verification on oath or affirmation. Read more

Reappointment Process Roadmap

by PAN
A handy reappointment process roadmap to ensure that renewing your commission goes smoothly. Read more

Charity Auction Nets $2,204 for Vets

by PAN
PAN's third annual charity auction raised over $2,200 for a western Pennsylvania veterans program. Read more

A RULONA Compliant Checklist

by PAN
A handy checklist to follow to be sure you are compliant with the notary public law. Read more

Not a Member?

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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