- (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).
(b) Application requirements. An applicant for appointment and commission as a notary public who holds a notary commission in this Commonwealth at the time the application for renewal is received by the department must:
- (1) Be 18 years of age or older.
- (2) Be a citizen or permanent legal resident of the United States.
- (3) Be a resident of or have a place of employment or practice in this Commonwealth.
- (4) Be able to read and write English.
- (5) Not be disqualified to receive a commission under 57 Pa.C.S. § 323(a).
- (6) Have completed at least 3 hours of department-approved continuing education within the 6-month period immediately preceding submission of the application, as required by 57 Pa.C.S. § 322(c). The applicant shall submit a certificate of education evidencing successful completion of the continuing education course.
- (7) Submit the application on a form prescribed by the department.
- (8) Pay the required fee as specified in § 161.1 (relating to schedule of fees).
- (c) Timing of application. A notary public must submit an application for renewal prior to the expiration of the commission under which the notary public is acting. A notary public may submit an application for renewal up to 90 days prior to the expiration of the commission under which the notary public is acting.
- (d) 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.
- (e) Signature. The applicant’s signature must appear on the application.