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Starting or expanding your notary business means having the right tools to carry out your responsibilities smoothly and confidently. You need supplies that meet state requirements, streamline your work, and support the reputation you build as a trusted notary public. Each item is vital in maintaining proper notarization for your clients, from notary stamps to journals. Having access to everything you need to stock your notary public business simplifies your day-to-day tasks and helps you focus on providing excellent service. Whether you’re preparing documents or dealing with the expiration date on your commission, having reliable supplies ensures every notarial act...

The following information has been distributed from the City of Philadelphia Recorder of Deeds:   Sign up for deed fraud protection You can protect yourself from deed and mortgage fraud by signing up for Deed Fraud Guard. This is a simple way to monitor your land records and warn you of potential property fraud. Notaries can also sign up to be notified when a document is recorded with their signature and notary stamp. Deed and mortgage fraud Deed fraud is when a person sells a home pretending to be the owner without permission from the legal owner. Mortgage fraud is...

Effective August 15, 2022, notary applicants will be able to take the Pennsylvania notary exam online for their first attempt. This program is called OnVUE and is offered by Pearson VUE: OnVUE online proctoring  Subsequent exam attempts must be made at an approved testing center location through Pearson VUE. The Pennsylvania notary public exam is required for all new applicants and applicants with expired commissions. Prior to taking the exam, the applicant must have taken an online education course and submitted a notary application. Once the application is approved, the applicant will receive an email titled "AUTHORIZATION TO TEST" with instructions...

New Jersey notary public law now requires education course and state test.