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Notary Tips What is a notary public? A notary is a public official appointed by the Secretary of the Commonwealth for a term of four years. A notary has the power to perform six basic duties: execute acknowledgments, take affidavits, make certificates, take oaths, take depositions and execute protests. Who can become a notary? Anyone can apply to be a notary public, but in order to be appointed, you must meet certain requirements. The requirements include: • Be 18 years of age or older • Reside in Pennsylvania for one year preceding appointment • Be registered to vote (Exceptions to this requirement can be granted for religious reasons or resident alien status) • Be of good moral character Why do we need notaries? A notary's stamp and seal give authenticity to documents submitted into public record. Although notarization does not make a document legal, a document with a notary's seals and signature is accepted without question. Therefore, any major trade or commercial transaction (purchasing a motor vehicle, selling a house,etc.) needs to be notarized. Notaries also make certified copies of documents.