Announcements
Acceptable Proof of Identity for Processing Motor Vehicle Applications
This Driver and Vehicle Services Update Bulletin No. 21-03 dated February 2021 is to inform you of a change in the acceptable forms of identification for titling and registering vehicles in Pennsylvania.
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Personal Delivery Devices
Act 106, signed into law on November 1, 2020, has amended the definition of "Pedestrian" in Title 75, The Pennsylvania Vehicle Code. The act takes effect January 30, 2021.
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Pennsylvanians Experiencing Homelessness Eligible for Free ID Renewal
Act 131 of 2020 makes it possible for Pennsylvanians experiencing homelessness to be issued a free initial photo ID or renewal.
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Dealers' Documentary Fee Increases for 2021
The maximum documentary fee licensed dealers can charge increased from $324 to $328 for processing title work manually.
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PAN Celebrates 66 Years - How it All Came to Be
Today, the Pennsylvania Association of notaries celebrates its 66th anniversary. PAN was the first notary public association in the country, established in 1955. We would like to reflect on how PAN began with two brothers, a free pamphlet, and an old recipe box.
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PAN Members: Want a chance to win a $100? Our Recruit-A-Member Program Returns
We are bringing back our Recruit-A-Member Program!
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Odometer Exemption Change Effective January 1, 2021
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued a final ruling to amend the odometer disclosure exemption from 10 years to 20 years. The final rule is effective January 1, 2021.
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Governor Signs Remote Online Notarization Bill Into Law
On Oct. 29, Gov. Tom Wolf signed House Bill 2370 into law, amending the Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts (RULONA) to make remote online notarization (RON) permanent in Pennsylvania.
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PennDOT Bulletin on New Registration Plate
Act 48, signed into law on July 1, 2020, has added section 1369.4 of the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code.
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PennDOT Bulletin on Act 64 of 2020
Act 64, signed into law on July 23, 2020, has amended multiple sections of the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code.
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I-9 Forms for Remote Workers Extended 30 Days
The deadline for I-9 forms for remote workers only has been extended for 30 days.
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Feature Allows Document Search by Notary in Philly
Philadelphia City Records Commissioner James Leonard has created a searchable notary database to help combat fraud in the city.
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Act 64 Exempts Some Limited POAs
A bill signed into law exempts limited powers of attorney (POAs) used to sell, purchase or transfer manufactured homes from expiring in 90 days.
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Changes to PA Driver's Licenses and ID Cards
PennDOT announced that a non-binary designation may be added to driver's licenses and photo ID cards.
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PennDOT Changing Packaging and Processing of Plate Orders
PennDOT is changing the way it packages and processes plate orders to help eliminate the backlog of orders.
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A Letter from Jeanne Sorg
The Montgomery County Recorder of Deeds sent out a letter updating residents on the status of the office.
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PennDOT Closed for Juneteenth
PennDOT offices are closed on June 19 for the Juneteenth holiday.
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Recognizing Notary Wording Webinar
A PAN webinar focusing on how to identify the notary statement and using this to determine which notary act to perform.
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Update to Form MV-351
PennDOT has revised Form MV-352 to allow for pick-up of temporary tag plate orders at PennDOT's Riverfront Office Center in Harrisburg.
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PennDOT Offers Guidance on March Car Deals
Car deals made between March 4-19, 2020 and were not processed, can now be processed.
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