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Notary signing services in Pennsylvania
Signings we coordinate in Pennsylvania
For title and escrow teams: purchase closings, refinances, HELOCs, reverse mortgages and seller packages for signers in Pennsylvania. For law firms: trust documents, powers of attorney, advance directives, affidavits and deeds, coordinated according to your firm's instructions.
Appointments can be arranged at a signer's home, workplace or another agreed location, including hospitals and care facilities when available and appropriate. Notaries follow your document return instructions.
Pennsylvania notarization considerations
Notarial acts performed in Pennsylvania are governed by Pennsylvania law. Points to confirm before a signing include acceptable signer identification, the required notarial certificate wording, journal requirements, permitted fees, whether remote online notarization is allowed, and any witness formalities for estate documents.
Confirm current requirements with the Pennsylvania Secretary of State or notary commissioning authority and your own counsel. On Time Notary and its notaries do not provide legal advice.
Pennsylvania signing FAQs
Can I order a signing for a signer in Pennsylvania?
Yes. Active corporate clients can request signings for signers located in Pennsylvania through our ordering portal. We'll tell you promptly if we can't fill an assignment as requested.
Does Pennsylvania allow remote online notarization?
Rules on remote online notarization differ by state and can change. Check with the Pennsylvania commissioning authority and your counsel before relying on it for a specific document.
Are attorneys required at real estate closings in Pennsylvania?
Some states require attorney involvement in parts of a real estate closing. Confirm Pennsylvania's current requirements with your underwriter or counsel; our notaries don't act as attorneys.
Can you provide witnesses in Pennsylvania?
Witnessing is separate from notarization. Include your witness requirements with the order and we'll confirm what we can coordinate for that appointment.