Notary In Your Neighborhood
2201 Ardmore Blvd.
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
Phone: (412) 860-8711
Pennsylvania
Notary Association of Pennsylvania Co.
Offering a notary program since 1940, we make becoming a new notary public or renewing your notary public commission fast and easy.
We are your main Pennsylvania notarial provider to securely purchase your required four-year term Notary public bond, official notary seal stamps, notary seal embossers, official notary recording journals and other important notarial supplies.
Streamlining the process for you: We are a state approved notary education interactive course and course quiz provider. The notary education interactive course and notary course quiz are both included in all low cost (complete service) and (electronically filed) new or renewal notary bond packages at no additional cost to you.
Legacy State Id:
28
Order Form:
Eligibility:
Be 18 years of age or older.
Be able to read and write English.
Citizen or permanent legal resident of the United States.
Non-Resident is OK if employed in Pennsylvania with a physical business address (no PO Box).
Have completed at least 3 hours of approved notary education within the six months immediately preceding application (applicable to all notary public applicants - those seeking an initial commission, and those seeking reappointment). Must have passed the examination required for applicants seeking an initial commission, or reappointment following lapse of the existing commission. We are an approved notary education interactive online course provider as well as a course quiz provider. Our education course and course quiz is included at NO ADDITIONAL COST.
Have the honesty, integrity, competence and reliability to act as a Notary Public; conviction of or acceptance of Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition for a felony or lesser offense involving fraud, deceit or dishonesty will be reviewed by the Depertment; a finding against or admission of liability in a legal proceeding or Notary disciplinary action in any state will also be reviewed by the Department
Provisions:
Notary Term
4 years.
Notary Bond
Required. A $10,000 bond for new or renewing notaries.
Errors & Omissions Insurance
Optional. Notary Association of Pennsylvania Co. strongly recommends that Pennsylvania notaries insure themselves against claims of negligence.
Notary Stamp/Notary Seal
Required. A rubber stamp seal.
Notary Public Recording Journal
Required. Every notary public must maintain a journal and record, in chronological order, all of his or her notarial acts. A notary public may also maintain a separate journal for tangible records and for electronic records.
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Fee
A $42.00 Commonwealth of Pennsylvania state application fee is required for new and renewal notary applications.
Education/Testing
Required. As a condition for initial appointment and reappointment, notaries public are required to complete a three-hour, preapproved notary public education course within the six months immediately preceding the application for appointment or reappointment. All notaries seeking reappointment have the option of more varied continuing education courses.
Jurisdiction
Statewide.
Non-Residents
Permitted. Non-resident applicants must be employed or have a practice within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Non-resident notaries must maintain an actual physical business address in Pennsylvania rather than merely a Post Office Box in the Commonwealth. Non-resident notaries public must appoint the Secretary of the Commonwealth as the agent upon whom may be served any summons, subpoena, order, or other process.
Notary Commission Renewal
A notary public must file for reappointment at least two or three months prior to the expiration date of his or her commission. Notaries seeking reappointment must continue to meet the requirements that initial applicants must meet, including the completion of the approved three-hour course.
Pursuant to Act 119 of 2014
Senatorial endorsement of notary applications will no longer be required effective January 05, 2015.
State of Pennsylvania Change Name
http://www.dos.pa.gov/OtherServices/Notaries/NotaryServices/Pages/Update-Information-.aspx#name
State of Pennsylvania Change Address
http://www.dos.pa.gov/OtherServices/Notaries/NotaryServices/Pages/Update-Information-.aspx#address
State of Pennsylvania Change of Eligibility Status
http://www.dos.pa.gov/OtherServices/Notaries/NotaryServices/Pages/Update-Information-.aspx#resign
State of Pennsylvania Notary Website
http://www.dos.pa.gov/OtherServices/Notaries/Pages/default.aspx#.VSZ6KvDD-KU
State of Pennsylvania Phone Number
1-717-787-5280
State of Pennsylvania Mailing Address
Division of Legislation and Notaries, 210 North Office Building, Harrisburg, PA 17120
State Bond Terms:
4 Year Term / $10,000 Bond
State Stamp / Seal Requirements:
Ink Stamp Required.
Public Records URL:
http://openrecords.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/open_records/4434
State Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 61563
Harrisburg, PA 17106
State Store Name:
Notary Association Of Pennsylvania, Co.
Electronic Steps:
Order online the Pennsylvania new or renewal (electronically filed) notary bond package, study notary education interactive course, and start notary course quiz. We are a state approved notary education interactive course and course quiz provider.
- Start Notary Course Quiz - All new appointment and reappointment notaries must complete the mandatory notary course quiz to obtain your certificate of completion. Did you forget your password to log-in to the notary course quiz? Instructions - Reset Password (PDF)
Once you have passed the notary course quiz you will be provided with an certificate of completion that you must mail to us for instructor signature. Once signed by our instructor we will email it back to you as soon as possible.
Scan & Email: statenotice@notarybonding.com
Fax: 1-800-637-5992
Mail To:
Notary Association of Pennsylvania Co.
P.O. Box 61563
Harrisburg, PA 17106
Expedited Corporate Mail To:
Notary Association of Pennsylvania, Co.
550 Hulet Drive, Suite 105
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
Once you have the instructor signed certificate of completion electronically file your notary application online with the state. Once you receive your notary bond and letter proceed to the next step.
When completing the online notary application ALL boxes to the left of the question should ONLY be checked if the answer is YES. If you check the box for any of the legal questions (Criminal History, Resigned or Suspended Notary Commission, Other Professional Occupational License or Legal Proceedings) you will be REQUIRED to send supporting documents to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Any specific questions please contact the Commissions Office at (717) 787-5280. When the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania approves your notary application they will mail you a letter along with your original $10,000 notary public bond.
NEW OR LAPSED NOTARIES ONLY: All applicants for a commission as a notary public that are new or let your notary lapse for even (1) day must also pass an examination administered by the Department’s examination vendor Pearson VUE. Taking your notary exam - Once you have completed the online notary application you will receive an APPROVAL TO TEST email within 10 days from the Pearson VUE testing center. This email will include instructions to visit an exam center to take the required notary examination.
You must email or mail your $10,000 notary public bond to be completed/activated and your letter from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania directly to us. Please do not delay!
You will have 45 calendar days to complete this process after the appointment date on your $10,000 notary public bond or the commission becomes void. Please be advised that extensions will not be given. Email or mail us your $10,000 notary public bond to be completed/activated and your letter from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Scan & Email: statenotice@notarybonding.com
Expedited Corporate Mail To:
Notary Association of Pennsylvania, Co.
550 Hulet Drive, Suite 105
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
Once we receive your forms we will complete/activate your $10,000 notary public bond and immediately mail and order you the following:
- Completed/activated $10,000 notary public bond.
- Copy of the letter from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
- Power of attorney form.
- Notary errors & omissions insurance policy.
- Official seal stamp will be ordered and mailed separately.
In person file your completed/activated $10,000 notary bond and power of attorney form with the Recorder of Deeds Office and register your official signature with the Prothonotary Office. Please do not delay!
In person file your completed/activated $10,000 notary public bond and power of attorney form with the Recorder of Deeds Office in person in the county where your business is located on your notary public application. If no employer is listed on your notary public application you must file in person in the county where you reside.
You must file by the date given on the Notice to Appointee letter.
You will receive your commission certificate from the Recorder of Deeds Office upon completing this process. Keep the commission certificate for your records.
You are now authorized to begin your notarial duties.
Once you are successfully filed and registered as well as receive your official seal stamp you will be authorized to begin your duties as a notary public for the State of Pennsylvania.
Complete Service Steps:
Complete the Pennsylvania new or renewal (complete service) notary bond package order form, notary application, notary education interactive course, and course quiz. We are a state approved notary education interactive course and course quiz provider.
- Start Notary Course Quiz - All new appointment and reappointment notaries must complete the mandatory notary course quiz to obtain your certificate of completion. Once you have passed the notary course quiz you will be provided with an certificate of completion that you must print and provide a copy to us for instructor signature. Did you forget your password to log-in to the notary course quiz? Instructions - Reset Password (PDF)
You must mail the listed completed documents so that we can process your order.
- Completed order form.
- Completed signed "original" notary application - The state will NOT accept a fax or emailed notary application. It must be the original.
- Copy of your certificate of completion.
Mail To:
Notary Association of Pennsylvania Co.
P.O. Box 61563
Harrisburg, PA 17106
Expedited Corporate Mail To:
Notary Association of Pennsylvania, Co.
550 Hulet Drive, Suite 105
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
IMPORTANT: Do not include payment for the filing fee. We will pay for and submit the $42.00 filing fee directly to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania notary division for you.
Once we receive your completed documents we will FedEx it along with the $42.00 filing fee directly to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania notary division.
NEW OR LAPSED NOTARIES ONLY: All applicants for a commission as a notary public that are new or let your notary lapse for even (1) day must also pass an examination administered by the Department’s examination vendor Pearson VUE. Taking your notary exam - Once you have completed the online notary application you will receive an APPROVAL TO TEST email within 10 days from the Pearson VUE testing center. This email will include instructions to visit an exam center to take the required notary examination.
Once your notary application and certificate of completion is approved and processed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania notary division they will email you a letter along with your original $10,000 blank notary public bond.
Once you receive your email from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania notary division you must send us your letter and the $10,000 blank notary public bond to be completed/activated. Please do not delay!
You will have 45 calendar days to complete this process after the appointment date on your $10,000 notary public bond or the commission becomes void. Please be advised that extensions will not be given.
Scan & Email: statenotice@notarybonding.com
Expedited Corporate Mail To:
Notary Association of Pennsylvania, Co.
550 Hulet Drive, Suite 105
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
Once we receive your forms we will complete/activate your $10,000 notary public bond and immediately mail and order you the following:
- Completed/activated $10,000 notary public bond.
- Copy of the letter from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
- Power of attorney form.
- Notary errors & omissions insurance policy.
- Official seal stamp will be ordered and mailed separately.
In person file your completed/activated $10,000 notary bond and power of attorney form with the Recorder of Deeds Office and register your official signature with the Prothonotary Office. Please do not delay!
In person file your completed/activated $10,000 notary public bond and power of attorney form with the Recorder of Deeds Office in person in the county where your business is located on your notary public application. If no employer is listed on your notary public application you must file in person in the county where you reside.
You must file by the date given on the Notice to Appointee letter.
You will receive your commission certificate from the Recorder of Deeds Office upon completing this process. Keep the commission certificate for your records.
You are now authorized to begin your notarial duties.
Once you are successfully filed and registered as well as receive your official seal stamp you will be authorized to begin your duties as a notary public for the State of Pennsylvania.
Allow Faxed Applications:
Not Allowed
Pennsylvania Mobile Notary Public
Phone: (484) 576-6469
