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- Becoming a Notary Public
A Notary Public applicant must meet the following eligibility requirements for an appointment:
To access the application, process and instructions, visit the PA Notaries website. To be sworn in as a Notary Public, you must bring your bond and photo identification to the Recorder of Deeds office.
Once sworn in you are then required to proceed to the Prothonotary's office to sign your signature card. *Effective Tuesday, February 21st, 2023, notaries public will no longer be required to sign their signature card in the Prothonotary’s office. The signature card will now be signed at the Recorder of Deeds office, while their bond and oath are being recorded.
For more information, please call the Recorder of Deeds office, contact your local State Senator, or go to the PA Department of State.