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Have you taken your notary exam online?
A little more than a month ago, Pearson VUE gave notary applicants the opportunity to take the notary exam online via their OnVUE app.
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PennDOT Phases in Newly-Designed Driver Licenses and Identification Cards
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today announced that, as part of ongoing security enhancements, PennDOT is updating the design and enhancing the security features of its driver license and identification card products.
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The $1.00 Purchase Price Dilemma
When a vehicle owner declares the purchase price of a vehicle was $1.00, most likely the vehicle owner will receive a letter from the PA Department of Revenue, Bureau of Enforcement Planning Analysis & Discovery Unit.
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Notary Trivia Webinar
PAN will be presenting our latest webinar “Notary Trivia” on Friday, August 26th. The webinar will be interactive, with participants testing their notary knowledge on a variety of topics. The presentation will be followed by a question and answer session.
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Philadelphia VIP Searching for E-Notarization Assistance
Philadelphia VIP is in need of remote notaries to assist its clients with numerous documents. Philadelphia VIP is a legal services organization that guides volunteer attorneys through providing pro bono legal representation.
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When do I start using my new notary stamp when I am renewing my notary commission?
When you are in the process of renewing your notary commission, it is important to know when you can start using your new official stamp.
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Online Registration Program Reconstructed-Flood Vehicle Processing Guide
PennDOT has recently published PUB 880, Online Registration Program Reconstructed/Flood Vehicle Processing Guide. The publication is a new training that can be accessed on PennDOT’s Driver and Vehicle Services website.
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Verification of Identity by PennDOT Business Partners for Motor Vehicle Transactions
Currently, PennDOT business partners (Agents) are required to attach a legible photocopy of the front and back of the accepted identification credentials along with any title and/or registration application submitted to PennDOT or processed through PennDOT Online Programs.
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PennDOT Announces New Online Service
Individuals who have a Person with Disabilities Parking Placard now have the option to renew, receive a replacement, or update their address on their permanent placard online.
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Notary Certificate Must Indicate Electronic Notarization
The Pennsylvania Department of State notes that the notary wording attached to or logically associated with an electronic notarial act must indicate that the act involved the use of communication technology.
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Renewing Your Commission Early
If you have been a notary for almost 4 years, it is time to renew your notary commission! We're here to help you through every step of the way.
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Notarizing a Signature By Mark in Pennsylvania
A signature by mark is an alternative to writing a full signature. In this article, we discuss what we suggest is best when notarizing a signature by mark.
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Changes to Notarization Requirements for PennDOT Applications
Act 15, signed into law on April 20, 2020, now allows for the use of an “Unsworn Declaration” to be used in place of notarization on some PennDOT applications.
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The Department of State's Disciplinary Actions: April 2022
The Bureau of Election Services and Notaries took the following disciplinary actions against notaries public in April 2022.
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What to Do When There's No Notary Wording
More often than not, customers do not know what type of notarization they need. If the document doesn’t have the proper notary wording to indicate what act to perform, your customer has to choose a notarial act to be performed. But how can they choose if they don’t understand?
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SCAM ALERT: Fake Text Message
The phone number (423) 560 - 6204 messaged a PAN member claiming to be our President and CEO, Marc Aronson, asking for gift cards for a "client." This is a scam
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PAN's Recruit-A-Member Program: April Winner
All members can earn chances to win $100. The next recruiting period is April, May, and June.
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The Department of State's Disciplinary Actions: February 2022
The Bureau of Election Services and Notaries took the following disciplinary actions against notaries public in February 2022.
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Remote Online Notarization (RON) Webinars
PAN's instructors will be hosting a webinar all about Remote Online Notarization (RON) on Friday, March 25th! We will be discussing RON and answering questions.
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The Department of State's Disciplinary Actions: January 2022
The Bureau of Election Services and Notaries took the following disciplinary actions against notaries public in January 2022.
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