Notaries in Pennsylvania have the option of recording their notary entries in paper (tangible) or electronic journals.
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Colorado Cites Notaries for Notarizing Hundreds of Affidavits Without Personal Appearance
The Colorado Secretary of State’s Office investigation into the notarization of hundreds of deputy affidavits without deputies signing them in the presence of a notary has concluded with calls for sanctions against two notaries who say they were ordered to violate state laws.
How to Avoid Taking the Notary Exam
As of October 26, 2017, renewing Pennsylvania notaries who have a lapse in their commissions (even just one day) or do not get sworn into office within 45 days from the date their commission begins, will be required to take the notary examination.
PennDOT Introduces Next Generation Driver’s Licenses and IDs
PennDOT introduced the “next generation” Pennsylvania driver’s license and photo identification (ID) cards, which will be phased in over the next four years and replace the current products.
Disciplinary Actions from the State
Two notaries from two counties were sanctioned by the Pennsylvania Department of State for violations of the Notary Public Law.
What You Need to Know About the New PA Notary Law
PAN is offering a free white paper on the fundamental changes in the Notary Public Law that Pennsylvania notaries will need to know and follow by October 26, 2017.
Official RULONA Notice
The regulations for the Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts (RULONA), published on April 28, 2017 in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, indicates the effective date of the new notary public law as October 26, 2017.
NC Lawmaker Seeks Resignation Over Notary Commissions
North Carolina Secretary of State Elaine Marshall should resign after issuing more than 320 notary public commissions over nine years to people who live in the U.S. illegally, a state lawmaker said Tuesday.