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REVIEW OF NOTARY PUBLIC APPLICATION

Before issuing to any applicant a commission as notary public, the Secretary of the Commonwealth shall be satisfied that the applicant is of good moral character, and is familiar with the duties and responsibilities of a notary public. The application must contain no material misstatement or omission of fact, and the applicant shall not: (Section 5(b) of the NPL)

Have been convicted of, or pled guilty or nolo contendere to a felony or a lesser offense incompatible with the duties of a notary public during the five year period preceding the date of the application or have had a prior commission revoked by the Commonwealth or any other state during the five year period preceding the date of the application. (Section 5(1) of the NPL)

The Secretary of the Commonwealth may, for good cause, reject any application for a notary public commission subject to the right of notice, hearing and adjudication and the right of appeal. (Section 5(b) of the NPL)

 

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