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Notary Blog

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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

New Year Notary Review

by PAN
As 2022 approaches, it is time to review some of the most important rules a notary must follow! No matter how long you have been a commissioned notary, it is good to refresh your knowledge of the basics each year. Read more

Revisiting Proper Journal Use

by PAN
The steps for filling in your RULONA-compliant journal properly. Read more

New Entries Part of Journal

by PAN
More details are involved in completing entries in a RULONA-compliant journal. Read more

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