Notary and Motor Vehicle News
The latest information on notary and motor vehicle news for the state of Pennsylvania.
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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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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