Notary law · Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania requires a mandatory 3-hour pre-commission course and exam.
Commissioning authority
Pennsylvania Department of State
Commission term
4 years
Statutory fee cap
$5 per signature; $25 per RON act
Notary journal
Yes
Remote online notarization
Permanent
Surety bond
$10,000 surety bond
E&O insurance
$10,000–$100,000 E&O insurance recommended
RON detail: Most states have adopted RON statutes; verify approved platforms.
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