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Notary Blog

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PAN’s Guide to Pennsylvania Notary Responsibilities

by PAN
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
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What to Do When There's No Notary Wording

by PAN
More often than not, customers do not know what type of notarization they need. If the document doesn’t have the proper notary wording to indicate what act to perform, your customer has to choose a notarial act to be performed. But how can they choose if they don’t understand? Read more
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Witnessing or Attesting a Signature

by PAN
Witnessing or attesting a signature authorizes a notary to witness or attest a signature. Read more
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RULONA

What Am I doing When I'm Witnessing or Attesting a Signature?

by PAN
PAN addresses confusion about the notarial act - witnessing or attesting a signature. Read more
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General | RULONA

Acknowledgments

by PAN
Everything you need to know about acknowledgments. Read more
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Recognizing an Affidavit

by PAN
Tips to help you recognize an affidavit. Read more
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