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
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.
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Employee Reviews E-Mailed to Contracted Agents
Agents must review and update their lists of authorized employees involved in providing agent services.
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Driver and Vehicle Services Updates April and May 2018
a list of driver and vehicle services updates from April and May 2018.
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Registration Cards with Incorrect Expiration Dates
PennDOT experienced a glitch in their system causing incorrect expiration dates to be printed on some registration cards.
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Notarizing Campaign Finance Forms
How to properly notarize campaign finance forms.
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How to Request an Apostille
Instructions on requesting an apostille.
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When Refusing Service is the Right Thing to do
When you should refuse service to a customer who wants something notarized.
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Direct or Financial Interest
Examples of what is considered direct or financial interest in a notarization.
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PennDOT Resources for Older Drivers and Their Families
A listing of free brochures for older drivers and their families.
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Extending Temporary Registration Credentials
A list of procedures for agents to follow when requesting authorization to issue a registration extension.
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PAN President Attends AAMVA Workshop in Denver
PAN President and CEO Marc L. Aronson attended the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators 2018 Law Institute and workshop in March 2018.
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Driver and Vehicle Services Updates December 2017, January 2018
Driver and Vehicle Services Updates listed for December 2017 and January 2018.
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Governor Signs Golf Cart Bill
The Vehicle Code expanded the use of golf carts and low-speed utility vehicles on public highways.
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Driver and Vehicle Services Updates Oct. Nov. 2017
The Driver and Vehicle Services Updates for October and November 2017.
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Calling All E-Mail Addresses
MV agents and messengers are required to have an electronic mail address (E-mail) and provide that information to PennDOT.
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What Am I doing When I'm Witnessing or Attesting a Signature?
PAN addresses confusion about the notarial act - witnessing or attesting a signature.
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Education Benefits PA Notaries
All notary applicants are now required to take three hours of notary education every four years.
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Understanding Forms of Acknowledgment
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.
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Hold Onto That Embossing Seal
You may still use an embossing seal in conjunction with your official notary stamp.
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Pennsylvania Moves to Comply with REAL ID
Pennsylvania agrees to comply with REAL ID with a two-tiered solution.
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