A former city attorney in Hawaii got a state government job using correspondence from a fictional notary public, prosecutors said. Federal prosecutors Monday linked Katherine Kealoha to a nonexistent notary public named Alison Lee Wong. The false name was on a letter to state officials supporting Kealoha’s bid to become director of the state Office […]
News
Changes Ahead for Ohio Notaries
It will become more expensive in Ohio to become a notary public on September 20. Currently, the fee is $15. After September 20, 2019, the cost could be as much as $150 for new commissions and $60 for renewals. Additionally, Ohio notaries will have to undergo a Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation background check […]
PA drivers can bring documents to PennDOT to pre-verify for ‘REAL ID’
Pennsylvania drivers are getting information in the mail about pre-verifying for “REAL ID.”
Serving Here and Abroad
When the Keystone 28th Infantry Division is mobilized, the men and women of the 28th leave their loved ones and go wherever their services are required.
The Scoop on Electronic Journals
Notaries in Pennsylvania have the option of recording their notary entries in paper (tangible) or electronic journals.
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.