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Pennsylvania Notary Public Resources

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Notary How-Tos

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How To
Become a Notary Public in Pennsylvania

Ultimate guide to getting your Notary Public commission

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How To
Renew as a Notary in Pennsylvania

Steps to renewing your Notary commission

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How To
Become a Notary Signing Agent

Overview on becoming a Notary Signing Agent

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How to Become a Remote Online Notary in Pennsylvania

Step-by-step process on applying to perform RONs

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How to Become an Electronic Notary

Requirements for notarizing electronic documents in person

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Pennsylvania Notary Laws

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Pennsylvania Notary Primer

From state Notary laws to best practices, this handbook has all of the information you need to perform notarizations confidently and according to law.

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Pennsylvania Law Summary

These statutes cover everything from the Notary Public application process to short-form notarial certificates. Find the written laws governing Notaries Public here.

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Recent Notary Legislation

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Jan 2
2023

PA Senate Bill 807

Senate Bill 807 streamlines the process for qualifying to be a Notary Public after an application for a commission has been filed with the Department of State.

Sep 21
2021

PA Oral Oath and Copy Certification Guidance

The Pennsylvania Department of State has issued guidance relating to copy certifications and oral oaths by phone and videoconference after the COVID-19 pandemic emergency expires on September 30, 2021.

Oct 29
2020

PA House Bill 2370

House Bill 2370 authorizes Notaries Public in Pennsylvania, effective immediately, to perform notarial acts for remotely located individuals (remote online notarization).

May 26
2020

PA Waiver of PennDOT ID Expiration Dates

The Governor of Pennsylvania has granted a waiver of the requirement that Pennsylvania driver’s license and non-driver' ID that expires between March 16 and June 30, 2020, be current and unexpired.

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Department of State

Division of Legislation and Notaries

210 North Office Building

Harrisburg, PA 17120

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