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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.

A RULONA Compliant Checklist

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

More Than Witnessing Signatures

by PAN
Being a notary is more than just witnessing signatures. Read more

Are You Compliant with the Law?

by PAN
Are you compliant with the notary law's mandates that were effective on October 26, 2017? Read more

How to Avoid Taking the Notary Exam

by PAN
Renewing notaries can avoid taking the notary exam by following a few simple things. Read more

Info on the Pearson VUE Notary Exam Process

by PAN
Information on the notary exam given by Pearson VUE. Read more

How Do You Notarize Under RULONA, the New Notary Public Law?

by PAN
Learn the step-by-step process for four of the most common notary acts under RULONA, the new notary public law. Read more

Notary Education Requirement

by PAN
What is the education requirement under RULONA, effective October 26, 2017. Read more

New Entries Part of Journal

by PAN
More details are involved in completing entries in a RULONA-compliant journal. Read more

Witnessing or Attesting a Signature

by PAN
As of Oct. 26, 2017, notaries gain a notary notary act - witnessing or attesting a signature. This notary act authorizes a notary to witness or attest a signature. Read more

Eligibility Requirements, Conflicts of Interest and Refusing Service

by PAN
Some of the changes within RULONA deal with notary eligibility requirements, conflicts of interest and refusing service that you should be aware of. Read more

New Mandates on Identifying Your Customers

by PAN
New mandates on identifying customers has been issued by the new notary public law (RULONA). Read more

The Use of a Translator

by PAN
Guidelines for using a translator under the new notary public law. Read more

Your Notary Stamp

by PAN
New notary public law - RULONA - and the changes to your official notary stamp. Read more

New Notary Law Begins Oct. 26

by PAN
What does the new notary public law - RULONA - mean to you as a Pennsylvania notary? Read more

Declassifying the World of Agents

by PAN
What's the difference between a motor vehicle agent and signing agent? Read more

Did Your Commission Expire in the Middle of the Application Process?

by PAN
What to do if your notary commission expires in the middle of the application process. Read more

Identifying Your Customer

by PAN
The proper ways to identify your customer is discussed. Read more

Handling Problem Documents

by PAN
A problem document is one in which your customer hands you for notarizing and it is not clear which notarial act should be completed, if any. Read more

PAN President Co-Chairs Project

by PAN
Marc L. Aronson co-chaired work on a paper on electronic notarization for the Property Records Industry Association. Read more

Insurance Verification Responsibilities of an Agent

by PAN
Beware of fraudulent motor vehicle insurance identification cards. 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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