PARON Authorized
Pennsylvania Loan Signing Agent Requirements
Everything a notary loan signing agent needs to know about operating in Pennsylvania: commission terms, fees, journal requirements, bond obligations, RON status, and compliance notes.
Commission Term
4 years
Max Fee
$5 per notarial act
Journal Required
Yes
Bond Required
No
RON Authorized
Yes
Notary Authority
Secretary of State (Department of State)
Journal Requirements
Required
Electronic or paper journal required
Remote Online Notarization (RON)
Authorized
RON authorized under Act 63 of 2020
Acceptable Identification
- Driver's license
- State ID
- Passport
- Military ID
Acknowledgment Wording
Standard Pennsylvania acknowledgment per 57 Pa. C.S. § 319
E&O Insurance
E&O not required by state
Loan Signing Agent (LSA) Certification
No state LSA certification; state requires notary training for initial application
Notary Commission Renewal
Pennsylvania notary commissions are issued by the Secretary of State (Department of State). Commission term: 4 years.
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