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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.

Arizona Bills to Protect Undocumented Immigrants from Notaries

by PAN
A bill aimed at protecting undocumented immigrants from notaries is making its way through the Arizona State legislature in February 2017. Read more

Detroit County Worker Faced Fraud Charges in Home Transfer

by PAN
County Deputy Treasurer and accomplice faced fraud charges after conspiring to illegally transfer ownership of a home belonging to a deceased woman. Read more

NC Allegedly Allowed Illegals to be Notaries

by PAN
According to a Daily Caller Report dated September 2016, North Carolina allegedly allowed illegal immigrants to become notaries. Read more

Young California Entrepreneur Creates Notary App

by PAN
An on-demand notary-signing app has been created to make life easier for notaries and those who need their services. Read more

Virginia Governor Vetoes Bill Limiting Who Can Be a Notary

by PAN
A new Virginia bill was vetoed that would bar convicted felons from being notaries. Read more

Changes Ahead for Ohio Notaries

by PAN
As of September 20, 2019, Ohio notaries will pay more to retain their commissions. Read more

Dodge Demon Requires Notarization Before Purchase

by PAN
Dodge Demon buyers will need to sign an acknowledgment before placing an order for the muscle car. Read more

Don't Fall for This Spoofing Tactic

by PAN
PAN member receives phony email. Read more

North Carolina Town Mayor Pleads Guilty to Notary Fraud

by PAN
NC mayor forged a notary's seal and signature when fixing a typo on a property deed. Read more

Philly Election Commissioner Loses Notary Commission for Violating Law

by PAN
Failing to check identification during notarization cost an election commissioner her job. Read more

Fictional Notary Used to Obtain Government Job in Hawaii

by PAN
A former city attorney in Hawaii got a state government job using correspondence from a fictional notary public. Read more

Ohio Clerk of Courts Ended Notary Applications and Reappointments

by PAN
Ohio notary applications are now be handled through the Ohio Secretary of State's office instead of each county's clerk of courts. Read more

Man Charged After Divorcing Wife Without Her Knowledge

by PAN
A forged notary signature was used by man to file for divorce. Read more

Follow ID Guidelines to Title, Register Vehicles

ID Guidelines for Titling and Registering Vehicles. Read more

Sonrise Tags and Tax Praised by Newspaper

by PAN
Sonrise Tags and Tax in Lebanon County was featured in a special section of their local newspaper. Read more

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

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