Notary and Motor Vehicle News
The latest information on notary and motor vehicle news for the state of Pennsylvania.
Driver and Vehicle Services Updates
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.
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Determining Heirs ... Pennsylvania's Order of Succession
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) follows an order of succession codified in law to determine who are a deceased individual's heirs.
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Motor Vehicle Laws Enacted
Summary of motor vehicle bills passed by the General Assembly and signed into law by Gov. Tom Wolf in 2018.
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Driver and Vehicle Services Updates - April-May 2019
Summaries of topics in PennDOT's Driver and Vehicle Services Update newsletters.
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Where to Find Motor Vehicle, Driver Licensing Fee Information
Links to motor vehicle and driver licensing fee information on PennDOT's website, effective July 1, 2019.
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New Jersey Rolls Out REAL ID
Pennsylvania notaries can expect to see the New Jersey REAL ID as satisfactory evidence of identity.
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Pennsylvania is REAL ID Compliant
Pennsylvania is in full compliance with the federal REAL ID Act and regulations.
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PennDOT Has Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
There are 60 categories of questions, with answers, on PennDOT's website.
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Driver's License, Motor Vehicle Fraud Reporting
PennDOT's Office of Risk Management takes reports from customers who suspect fraud or whose credentials have been misused.
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What You Learn at Motor Vehicle Training
Agents under contract with PennDOT are required to have training. All approved motor vehicle education providers use the same curriculum.
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How to Replace Registration Products
Form MV-44 is used to order a duplicate registration card or to replace registration items that have been lost, stolen, never received in the mail, or destroyed.
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PAN's Education Department and Ebensburg Auto Auction Still Going Strong
The team of PAN's Education Department and Ebensburg Auto Auction is still going strong
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PAN's Education Department Takes on New Responsibilities
PAN's instructors have created and narrated PAN's educational videos and tutorials.
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Benefits of PAN Membership
One of the most important tools Pennsylvania notaries have to avoid costly errors is a PAN membership.
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Disciplinary Actions - July-August 2019
A listing of disciplinary actions taken by the Department of State for violations of the notary public law.
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Secure POA Form Gets a Makeover
The motor vehicle Secure Power of Attorney (SPOA) now has just two parts, a green copy and an orange copy.
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Documentary Fee Rises in 2019
The maximum dealer doc fee is $120 for processing titlework manually, $144 for performing online transactions with an online provider.
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Time to Renew Dealer, Salesperson Licenses
Dealer and salesperson licenses expire May 31 of every odd-numbered year. License renewals will be handled through the Pennsylvania Licensing System (PALS).
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Driver and Vehicle Services Updates - Dec. 2018-Jan. 2019
Summaries of items in PennDOT's Driver and Vehicle Services Update bulletins.
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What is Floor Planning?
Floor planning helps dealers build up inventory through a loan secured by the purchased vehicles.
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