SummaryThe offense of impersonating a Notary in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is now considered a misdemeanor of the second degree unless the person intends to harm, injure or defraud a person. If criminal intent is present, the offense may be considered a misdemeanor of the first degree.
AnalysisPreviously, the offense of impersonating a Notary Public was classified as a misdemeanor of the first degree, a more serious offense, since it involved intent to defraud, injure or harm another person. House Bill 416 now classifies an offense as misdemeanor of the second degree, a lesser offense, with the option of making it a more serious misdemeanor if criminal intent is present.
Read House Bill 416.