1. (a) Eligibility. The requirements for eligibility are set forth in 57 Pa.C.S. § § 321, 322 and 323(a) (relating to appointment and commission as notary public; qualifications; no immunity or benefit; examination, basic education and continuing education; and sanctions).

2. (b) Application requirements. An applicant for appointment and commission as a notary public who has never held a notary commission in this Commonwealth must:

   1. (1) Be 18 years of age or older.
   2. (2) Be a citizen or permanent legal resident of the United States.
   3. (3) Be a resident of or have a place of employment or practice in this Commonwealth.
   4. (4) Be able to read and write English.
   5. (5) Not be disqualified to receive a commission under 57 Pa.C.S. § 323(a).
   6. (6) Have completed a basic education course of at least 3 hours approved by the department within the 6-month period immediately preceding submission of the application, as required by 57 Pa.C.S. § 322(b). The applicant shall submit a certificate of education evidencing successful completion of the basic education course.
   7. (7) Have passed the examination required by 57 Pa.C.S. § 322(a) within the 6-month period immediately following the department’s authorization to take the examination as specified in § 167.15(c)(1) (relating to notary public examination).
   8. (8) Submit the application on a form prescribed by the department.
   9. (9) Pay the required fee as specified in § 161.1 (relating to schedule of fees).
3. (c) Applicant not residing in this Commonwealth. If an applicant is not a resident of this Commonwealth, the applicant must have an office in this Commonwealth. The office must be maintained on an ongoing basis and at an established location in this Commonwealth. The applicant must be able to receive mail at the office address.
4. (d) Signature. The applicant’s signature must appear on the application.

Cross References

This section cited in 4 Pa. Code § 167.13 (relating to eligibility and application requirements for renewal of appointment and commission where there has been a lapse in commission).