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Notary Blog

Notary and Motor Vehicle News

The latest information on notary and motor vehicle news for the state of Pennsylvania.

Driver and Vehicle Services Updates Dec., 2016, Jan. 2017

by PAN
Driver and Vehicle Services Updates for December 2016 and January 2017. Read more

Clearing up the Confusion

by PAN
Clearing up the confusion about renewing notaries and the notary exam. Read more

Disciplinary Actions - Sept. Oct. 2019

by PAN
A list of disciplinary actions taken by the Department of State. Read more

A Guide to Notarial Wording

by PAN
Always look for proper notarial wording before notarizing any document. Read more

Check out PAN Trivia

by PAN
Join us on Facebook for our monthly PAN Trivia contest. Read more

Violations Spelled out in RULONA

by PAN
A list of violations in RULONA. Read more

New PAN Member Prepared for Exam

by PAN
A first-time notary prepared to take the Pearson VUE notary exam. Read more

Notarial Record Received at Archives

by PAN
A long-forgotten notarial record book was received at the Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill archives recently. Read more

Task Force Taking on Philly House thefts

by PAN
A task force was created to tackle the outbreak of house thefts in Philadelphia. Read more

Making Certified Copies as a Pennsylvania Notary

by PAN
This video talks about the process for making a certified copy for Pennsylvania notaries. Read more

Embossing Seals in Pennsylvania

by PAN
Have you ever wondered about those embossing seals and why you might see some Pennsylvania notaries use them, and some that do not? Read more

Driver and Vehicle Services Updates

by PAN
The Driver and Vehicle Services Update newsletter contains detailed information about PennDOT's newest services, changes in procedures, and other information relevant to contracted agents. Read more

Determining Heirs ... Pennsylvania's Order of Succession

by PAN
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) follows an order of succession codified in law to determine who are a deceased individual's heirs. Read more

Motor Vehicle Laws Enacted

by PAN
Summary of motor vehicle bills passed by the General Assembly and signed into law by Gov. Tom Wolf in 2018. Read more

Driver and Vehicle Services Updates - April-May 2019

by PAN
Summaries of topics in PennDOT's Driver and Vehicle Services Update newsletters. Read more

Where to Find Motor Vehicle, Driver Licensing Fee Information

by PAN
Links to motor vehicle and driver licensing fee information on PennDOT's website, effective July 1, 2019. Read more

New Jersey Rolls Out REAL ID

by PAN
Pennsylvania notaries can expect to see the New Jersey REAL ID as satisfactory evidence of identity. Read more

Pennsylvania is REAL ID Compliant

by PAN
Pennsylvania is in full compliance with the federal REAL ID Act and regulations. Read more

PennDOT Has Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

by PAN
There are 60 categories of questions, with answers, on PennDOT's website. Read more

Driver's License, Motor Vehicle Fraud Reporting

by PAN
PennDOT's Office of Risk Management takes reports from customers who suspect fraud or whose credentials have been misused. Read more

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