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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.

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

Requirements of your Commission

A review of the requirements of a notary commission. Read more

What You Need to Know About Errors and Omissions Insurance

Everything you need to know about Errors and Omissions Insurance. Read more

Member Featured in Chamber Spotlight

by PAN
A PAN member was featured in the Member Spotlight section of the South Hills Chamber of Commerce publication. Read more

Companies Make it Difficult to Spot Fake IDs

by PAN
Online companies are making it difficult to spot fake identification cards. Read more

Member Promoted

by PAN
PAN member promoted to manager. Read more

What is a Credible Witness?

by PAN
The Pennsylvania Notary Public Law states that a credible witness is someone who testifies under oath or affirmation to the identity of your customer. Read more

No Exception to the Personal Appearance Rule

by PAN
Demanding personal appearance of your customers is the golden rule for notaries. Read more

Notaries Play Vital Role

by PAN
Notaries are needed to volunteer during Wills for Heroes events to notarize documents; and law students and non-attorneys volunteer to serve as witnesses during the execution of documents. There is always a need for notaries. Read more

Electronic Notarization Standards Discussed

by PAN
PAN President Marc L. Aronson attended a meeting of the National Association of Secretaries of State to hear discussions on national electronic notarization standards. Read more

Member News

by PAN
Two PAN members were featured in a recent issue of Notary Notes. 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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