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Personal Appearance: The Golden Rule for Pennsylvania Notaries

by PAN
For Pennsylvania notaries, few rules are more important than this one: the customer must personally appear before you at the time of the notarization. At PAN, we often call personal appearance the “Golden Rule” of notarization because it is the foundation of nearly everything you do as a notary. Read more
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The Importance of Demanding Personal Appearance

by PAN
As a notary in Pennsylvania, one of the most important things you can do as a notary is to demand personal appearance of your customers. At PAN, we consider it the “Golden Rule” for being a notary. Read more
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Notarizing a Signature By Mark in Pennsylvania

by PAN
A signature by mark is an alternative to writing a full signature. In this article, we discuss what we suggest is best when notarizing a signature by mark. Read more
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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
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