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Pennsylvania Association of Notaries

Your Notary Journal Is for Notarial Acts — Not Everything You Do

by PAN
Pennsylvania notaries: your journal is for notarial acts only—not routine work tasks or customer transactions. Learn what to record, what to leave out, and how proper journal practices help protect your commission, customers, and sensitive information. Read more
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Renewing Your Commission Early

by PAN
If you have been a notary for almost 4 years, it is time to renew your notary commission! We're here to help you through every step of the way. Read more
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The Department of State's Disciplinary Actions: April 2022

by PAN
The Bureau of Election Services and Notaries took the following disciplinary actions against notaries public in April 2022. Read more
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Disciplinary Actions

The Department of State's Disciplinary Actions: February 2022

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The Bureau of Election Services and Notaries took the following disciplinary actions against notaries public in February 2022. Read more
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Bureau of Election Services and Notaries | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania | Department of State | disciplinary action | disciplinary actions, Pennsylvania notaries, Department of State | failing to properly identify customer | fined | fraud | improper acts | notaries public | Pennsylvania Association of Notaries | prohibited | recorder of deeds
Disciplinary Actions

The Department of State's Disciplinary Actions: January 2022

by PAN
The Bureau of Election Services and Notaries took the following disciplinary actions against notaries public in January 2022. Read more
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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania | Department of State | disciplinary action | disciplinary actions, Pennsylvania notaries, Department of State | failing to properly identify customer | fined | fraud | improper acts | notaries public | Pennsylvania Association of Notaries | prohibited | recorder of deeds
Disciplinary Actions

The Department of State's Disciplinary Actions: December 2021

by PAN
The Bureau of Election Services and Notaries took the following disciplinary actions against notaries public in December 2021. Read more
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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania | Department of State | disciplinary action | disciplinary actions, Pennsylvania notaries, Department of State | failing to properly identify customer | fined | fraud | improper acts | notaries public | notaries punished | Pennsylvania Association of Notaries | prohibited | recorder of deeds
Disciplinary Actions

The Department of State's Disciplinary Actions: November 2021

by PAN
The Bureau of Election Services and Notaries took the following disciplinary actions against notaries public in November 2021. Read more
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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania | Department of State | disciplinary action | disciplinary actions, Pennsylvania notaries, Department of State | failing to properly identify customer | fined | fraud | improper acts | notaries public | notaries punished | Pennsylvania Association of Notaries
Disciplinary Actions

The Department of State's Disciplinary Actions: September - October 2021

by PAN
The Bureau of Election Services and Notaries took the following disciplinary actions against notaries public in September and October 2021. Read more
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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania | Department of State | disciplinary action | disciplinary actions, Pennsylvania notaries, Department of State | failing to properly identify customer | improper acts | Pennsylvania Association of Notaries
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