Pennsylvania State Department extends deadlines for notaries

State Issues Covid-19 Pennsylvania Notary

On May 6, the Pennsylvania Department of State extended deadlines for appointed notaries to get sworn in, record a bond, oath and commission with the Recorder of Deeds, and register their signatures with the Prothonotary’s office. Previously, all such actions were required to occur within 45 days of the appointment. The Department of State provided an additional 30 days.