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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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Jan 22023
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 212021
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 292020
House Bill 2370 authorizes Notaries Public in Pennsylvania, effective immediately, to perform notarial acts for remotely located individuals (remote online notarization).
May 262020
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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