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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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General | Member Benefits | Notary 101

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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General | Notary 101 | Notary Tidbit

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