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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.

AAMVA System Helps States Limit DLs, IDs

by PAN
Pennsylvania is scheduled to begin using an AAMVA information service that helps states track down individuals who have drivers licenses or identification cards in multiple states. Read more

Employee Reviews E-Mailed to Contracted Agents

by PAN
Agents must review and update their lists of authorized employees involved in providing agent services. Read more

Driver and Vehicle Services Updates April and May 2018

by PAN
a list of driver and vehicle services updates from April and May 2018. Read more

Registration Cards with Incorrect Expiration Dates

by PAN
PennDOT experienced a glitch in their system causing incorrect expiration dates to be printed on some registration cards. Read more

Notarizing Campaign Finance Forms

by PAN
How to properly notarize campaign finance forms. Read more

How to Request an Apostille

by PAN
Instructions on requesting an apostille. Read more

When Refusing Service is the Right Thing to do

by PAN
When you should refuse service to a customer who wants something notarized. Read more

Direct or Financial Interest

by PAN
Examples of what is considered direct or financial interest in a notarization. Read more

PennDOT Resources for Older Drivers and Their Families

by PAN
A listing of free brochures for older drivers and their families. Read more

Extending Temporary Registration Credentials

by PAN
A list of procedures for agents to follow when requesting authorization to issue a registration extension. Read more

PAN President Attends AAMVA Workshop in Denver

by PAN
PAN President and CEO Marc L. Aronson attended the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators 2018 Law Institute and workshop in March 2018. Read more

Driver and Vehicle Services Updates December 2017, January 2018

by PAN
Driver and Vehicle Services Updates listed for December 2017 and January 2018. Read more

Governor Signs Golf Cart Bill

by PAN
The Vehicle Code expanded the use of golf carts and low-speed utility vehicles on public highways. Read more

Driver and Vehicle Services Updates Oct. Nov. 2017

by PAN
The Driver and Vehicle Services Updates for October and November 2017. Read more

Calling All E-Mail Addresses

by PAN
MV agents and messengers are required to have an electronic mail address (E-mail) and provide that information to PennDOT. Read more

What Am I doing When I'm Witnessing or Attesting a Signature?

by PAN
PAN addresses confusion about the notarial act - witnessing or attesting a signature. Read more

Education Benefits PA Notaries

by PAN
All notary applicants are now required to take three hours of notary education every four years. Read more

Understanding Forms of Acknowledgment

by PAN
RULONA does not require notaries to change the old forms of acknowledgment to the new forms. RULONA just simplified the wording on the notarial certificates. Read more

Hold Onto That Embossing Seal

by PAN
You may still use an embossing seal in conjunction with your official notary stamp. Read more

Pennsylvania Moves to Comply with REAL ID

by PAN
Pennsylvania agrees to comply with REAL ID with a two-tiered solution. Read more

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