RULONA stands for the Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts. Pennsylvania’s version establishes the legal framework for notarial acts and notary commissions in the Commonwealth. It addresses matters such as identifying signers, notarial certificates, official stamps, journals, and notary responsibili Read more

Notarization is more than simply stamping and signing a document. As a Pennsylvania notary public, you are responsible for following the proper steps, identifying the signer, reviewing the document, completing the correct notarial wording, and recording the act in your journal. Read more

We're excited to announce that new in-person and Zoom seminars have been added to our website for January through April 2027 — and they are officially live and ready for registration! Read more

We're excited to announce that new in-person and Zoom seminars have been added for September through December 2026 — which are officially live and ready for registration! Read more

We're excited to share that our schedule of seminars for April through July is now available. Choose a live in-person seminar at a location near you or register for a live Zoom seminar and attend online. Read more

A little more than a month ago, Pearson VUE gave notary applicants the opportunity to take the notary exam online via their OnVUE app. Read more

The Pennsylvania Department of State notes that the notary wording attached to or logically associated with an electronic notarial act must indicate that the act involved the use of communication technology. Read more

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

PAN's instructors will be hosting a webinar all about Remote Online Notarization (RON) on Friday, March 25th! We will be discussing RON and answering questions. Read more

Many new members may wonder: what is it like to become a notary public in Pennsylvania as a PAN member? PAN employee and member Angel Dulick describes her experience. Read more

As a notary, there are many requirements that go into obtaining your notary commission and retaining it. Read more