General
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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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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Using Social Media to Grow Your Notary Business
Social media is more than a place to share funny videos of cats with your family and friends. Notaries can use it as a powerful marketing tool to help attract new customers and build lasting relationships.
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PAN's Recruit-A-Member Program: October Winner
Our Recruit-A-Member winner this month is Kimberly Sheevers. Congratulations! PAN members can still win cash for bringing new members into the association.
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The First Line of Defense Against Fraud
A notarization indicates to the receiver of the document that the signer appeared before a notary public, was identified, and signed the document. The notary's official stamp and signature indicate that the notarization was performed according to the law.
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Tips for Mobile Notaries
In current times, almost anything can be done from the comfort of your own home, even notarizations. A mobile notary can travel from location to location to perform notarizations upon request.
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Signing Agent Versus Notary Errors and Omissions (E&O) Insurance
All signing agents are notaries, but not all notaries are signing agents. A notary's duties stop at performing notarial acts.
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The Department of State's Disciplinary Actions: June 2021
The Bureau of Election Services and Notaries took the following disciplinary actions against notaries public in June 2021.
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Where to Find Motor Vehicle, Driver Licensing Fee Information
As of July 1, motor vehicle and driver licensing fees have gone up.
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PAN's Recruit-A-Member Program: July Winner
Our Recruit-A-Member winner this month is Sandra Frantz. Congratulations! PAN members can still win cash for bringing new members into the association during this recruiting period.
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Why are notaries still important?
Notaries have been an integral part of our society for decades.
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PAN's Recruit-A-Member Program: April Winner
Our Recruit-A-Member winner this month is Wyatt Zong. Congratulations! PAN members can still win cash for bringing new members into the association during this recruiting period.
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The Dos and Don'ts of Petitions
As election season approaches, you may be asked to notarize petitions. It is easy to make a mistake when notarizing a petition. We want to help you perform your notary duties with confidence.
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Notaries Don't Need to Return Bonds
PAN has learned, in further discussion with the Allegheny County Recorder of Deeds, that counties have the capability to scan and send notary bonds to the Department of State electronically.
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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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