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Notary, court runner and process server work in Pennsylvania
Looking for notary, signing, court run or process serving work in Pennsylvania? Apply once, see the pay on every offer, and accept only the jobs near home that suit you.
Who we're looking for
Who we want to hear from in Pennsylvania
- Mobile notaries and signing agents. In-person notarizations wherever the signer is, plus loan document signings. You need a current Pennsylvania commission from the Pennsylvania Department of State, Office of Notaries, Commissions and Legislation.
- Court runners. Trips to courthouses and records offices in Pennsylvania: filing documents, returning conformed copies and retrieving records.
- Process servers. Delivering court papers to the people named in them, recording each attempt, and returning a proof or affidavit of service.
Open roles in Pennsylvania
- Mobile notary and notary signing agent
- Process server
- Court runner (filings, records and embassy runs, no serving)
How jobs work
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There is no guarantee of jobs or earnings. We are a young company based in Cranford, New Jersey, without an office in your area.
Our requirements
Notaries and signing agents
- A current commission good for at least 60 more days
- An E&O policy of $100,000 or higher
- Your commission and E&O documents uploaded when you apply, plus an NNA Notary Signing Agent certificate if you want loan signings
Process servers and court runners
- A home ZIP code and a travel radius
- A registered, insured vehicle
- Whatever license, registration or appointment Pennsylvania or your county requires for serving papers
- With your application, process servers send a driver's license, vehicle registration, auto insurance and a background check dated in the last 12 months, and a serving license where one is required
- Court runners (filings and records runs, no serving): a driver's license, auto insurance and a background check from the last 12 months, uploaded with the application
Pennsylvania notary commission
The Pennsylvania commission at a glance
Notaries in Pennsylvania are commissioned by the Pennsylvania Department of State, Office of Notaries, Commissions and Legislation. Course, exam, $25,000 bond, and a hard 45-day deadline to record at the county.
Pennsylvania eligibility
- At least 18 years old.
- A US citizen or permanent legal resident.
- You live or work in Pennsylvania.
- You can read and write English.
- You meet the Department's character, criminal conviction and prior sanction rules. Members of Congress, certain salaried federal officeholders and members of the General Assembly may not serve.
Source: Apply to be a Notary.
Six steps, and the one that voids commissions
- Finish the 3-hour course
- Apply online
- Pass the exam
- Buy the bond
- Record within 45 days
- Then buy the stamp and journal
Source: Mandatory education; Examination requirement; Bonding requirement.
Pennsylvania commission costs
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| 3-hour education course | Set by provider Approved providers set their own prices. |
| Application | $42 First appointment and reappointment. |
| Exam (Pearson VUE) | $65 per attempt First-time applicants and anyone whose commission has lapsed. |
| $25,000 bond | Premium set by insurer The bond protects the public, not you. |
| Recording at the recorder of deeds | Set by county Ask your county recorder. |
| Rubber stamp | Vendor price Required. An embosser is optional and cannot replace it. |
The two fixed state amounts are $42 and $65, so $107 if you pass on the first try. The course, bond premium and county recording fees vary.
Source: Apply to be a Notary; Examination requirement; Bonding requirement.
Term: Term, reappointment and when the exam comes back
A Pennsylvania commission is valid for four years from the date it is granted.
Source: Information for notaries; Examination requirement.
How to become a notary in Pennsylvania, step by step
Certificate wording: Pennsylvania notarial certificate wording, from the official sources.
General information from official Pennsylvania sources, checked November 2026. Not legal advice. Confirm current requirements with the Pennsylvania Department of State, Office of Notaries, Commissions and Legislation. MCC Solutions is not affiliated with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Serving papers in Pennsylvania
Process server rules in Pennsylvania
Each state sets its own rules for serving court papers, and some counties and cities add their own. It is up to you to meet Pennsylvania's requirements, and the application asks whether you do. Pennsylvania's court rules and official court website are the place to confirm what applies. We can't give legal advice.
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Pennsylvania contractor questions
Do I need a Pennsylvania notary commission?
For notary and loan signing jobs in Pennsylvania, yes: a commission from the Pennsylvania Department of State, Office of Notaries, Commissions and Legislation with at least 60 days left and E&O insurance of at least $100,000; loan signings also need a current NNA certification. Court runs and serves don't need a commission.
Do I need a license to serve papers in Pennsylvania?
Requirements vary, so check Pennsylvania's court rules and your county's. You must meet them to take serves from us.
How much work is there in Pennsylvania?
There is no guarantee of jobs. Offers come only when a client request falls inside your radius.
Am I an employee?
No. You are an independent contractor: you choose your jobs, can counter any offer, and use your own vehicle and equipment.
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