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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.

Multiple Acknowledgments in One Document

How to properly notarize a document that contains multiple acknowledgments. Read more

Notary Tidbits

by PAN
A listing of snippets of notary information. Read more

Disciplinary Actions - September-October 2016

by PAN
A listing of disciplinary actions taken by the Department of State against Pennsylvania notaries. Read more

PAN Member Loves Work and Canine Companion

by PAN
A PAN member has as much fun working as a notary and motor vehicle agent as she does spending time with her Yorkie. Read more

Disciplinary Actions - July-August 2016

by PAN
A listing of disciplinary actions taken by the Department of State against Pennsylvania notaries. Read more

PAN President Speaks at Montana Notary Conference

by PAN
PAN President Marc L. Aronson was a featured presenter at the 2016 Montana Notary Conference where he discussed the status of electronic notarization in the U.S. Read more

Disciplinary Actions - May-June 2016

by PAN
A listing of disciplinary actions taken by the Department of State against Pennsylvania notaries. Read more

Bosses Need to Know the Law

by PAN
The importance of bosses knowing the Notary Public Law. Read more

Is Notario Fraud Getting Worse?

by PAN
Increasing notario fraud in Pennsylvania. Read more

Avoid Delays, Start Early to be Reappointed on Time

by PAN
Begin the reappointment process early so your application is processed in a timely manner by the Department of State. Read more

Where is the Revised Notary Law?

by PAN
A status of the new Pennsylvania Notary Law, also known as the Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts. Read more

When to Replace Your Notary Rubber Stamp Seal

by PAN
Details on when you need to replace your notary stamp. Read more

Notarizing for Minors

by PAN
How to properly notarize for minors. Read more

Will Resigning Your Commission Help Avoid a Complaint from the State?

by PAN
An immediate resignation when a notary is contacted by a Department of State investigator would not automatically close an open complaint file. Read more

Member Named Branch Account Specialist

by PAN
A PAN member has been named branch member account specialist at Visions Federal Credit Union. Read more

Your Signature

by PAN
Is your signature on your notary application legible? Read more

Acknowledgments

by PAN
Everything you need to know about acknowledgments. Read more

Building Teamwork with Tinkertoys

by PAN
PAN staff learned about teamwork by playing with Tinkertoys. Read more

Recognizing an Affidavit

by PAN
Tips to help you recognize an affidavit. Read more

Tackling the Future of Identity

by PAN
PAN President Marc L. Aronson attended conferences on identification standards. 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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