Effective October 1, the Recorder of Deeds Office administers the oath of office, records your notary bond and commission and records your signature. The bond must be completed before arriving at our office. We will record the documents immediately and then issue your commission and wallet card. The current charge is $45.00.  Effective 01/01/2025 the charge will increase to $50.00.  We will accept cash, check, or credit card. Please be advised, credit card providers may charge nominal service fees. Our hours are 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. 

If during your commission you have an address change, you are required to notify the Commonwealth within 30 days of the address change. If your new office is moving to Berks County, you must register your signature at the Recorder of Deeds Office within 30 days.  The charge is $20.00.

Name changes require you to notify the Commonwealth and register your new signature with the Recorder of Deeds Office.  The charge is $20.00.  If you have further questions or concerns, please contact the Notary Division in Harrisburg at 717-787-5280.

Link:

https://www.dos.pa.gov/OtherServices/Notaries/Pages/default.aspx  

The Department of State, Bureau of Commissions, Elections and Legislation email address: ra-notaries@pa.gov