Notary and Motor Vehicle News
The latest information on notary and motor vehicle news for the state of Pennsylvania.
Driver and Vehicle Services Updates - Oct.-Nov. 2018
Short summaries of items covered in PennDOT's Driver and Vehicle Services Update bulletins.
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Mobile Home Tax Status Certification Change
A tax status certification applies only to Pennsylvania-titled mobile homes, helping to eliminate problems for sellers of mobile homes titled in other states.
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Witnessing or Attesting a Signature
Witnessing or attesting a signature authorizes a notary to witness or attest a signature.
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A Refresher on Customers' Signatures
Ways to handle notarizations' signature component properly when a disabled customer appears before you.
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New RV Law in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania is the twentieth state to enact the RV Industry Association's model franchise law, specific to RV dealers and separate from the Vehicle Code.
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How to Become A Temporary Authorization Agent
Agents under contract with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) who meet certain requirements may be authorized as Temporary Authorization (TA) agents.
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Agent Service Reminders
Reminders for agents under contract with the Department of Transportation .
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Motor Vehicle Q&A for Notaries
Frequently asked questions from notaries on motor vehicle topics.
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Understanding Customer Payments
Before you complete any motor vehicle transaction that requires a fee, make sure the check or money order your customer gives you is acceptable for deposit.
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Going Back
PAN President Marc L. Aronson traveled back to a place he thought he'd never see again.
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PAN Member Announces Candidacy for Magisterial District Judge
Tracy Powell Markle announced her candidacy for magisterial district judge in district 41-3-01.
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Does a Notary Bond and E&O Insurance Pay for Fines Assessed by the State?
A notary bond and E&O Insurance does not cover fees or penalties ordered by the Department of State for violations against the notary public law.
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When Your Stamp or Journal is Lost or Stolen
What should you do if your notary stamp or journal is lost or stolen?
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Serving Up Hospital Patient Happiness
Hospital patient happiness is an important component of Cindy Emminger's work at UPMC Passavant Hospital.
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Look for our Membership Satisfaction Survey
When you see PAN's Membership Satisfaction Survey in your email sometime in May, Please help us by answering the questions.
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When You Need Notary Education
In Pennsylvania, all notaries are required to obtain notary education.
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Housing Fraud in Philly Running Rampant
Fraudulent notary stamps are being used in Philadelphia to steal properties.
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A Look Back at the First Black Woman Secretary of State
C. Delores Tucker was the first black Secretary of State in the nation.
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Introducing Pennsylvania's New Secretary of State
Kathy Boockvar is Pennsylvania's new Secretary of State as of January 2019.
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