Notary and Motor Vehicle News
The latest information on notary and motor vehicle news for the state of Pennsylvania.
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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Prohibited Acts and Sanctions
A list of prohibited acts and the sanctions as per RULONA.
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Verifying Signatures in Lieu of Notarization on Motor Vehicle Forms
Verifying a person's signature in lieu of notarization on documents and forms required to apply for a certificate of title.
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Driver and Vehicle Services Updates Aug., Sept., and Oct. 2017
Driver and Vehicle Services Updates for August, September and October 2017.
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Notarizing Foreign Language Documents
Notarizing foreign language documents is easy if you follow a few simple guidelines.
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Common Problems Found During PennDOT Audits
A listing of the common problems found when PennDOT audits its authorized agents.
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Assessing the Competency and Willingness of the Signer
Section 308 in RULONA specifically authorizes a notary to refuse service based on the notary's satisfaction with the circumstances of the transaction.
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Driver and Vehicle Services Updates April and May 2017
PennDOT's Driver and Vehicle Services Updates bulletin for April and May 2017.
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Driver and Vehicle Services Updates Dec., 2016, Jan. 2017
A list of driver and vehicle services updates from December 2016 and January 2017.
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What's the Difference Between RULONA and Regulations?
You must follow both the new notary law (RULONA) and regulations.
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Recordkeeping for Full Agents and Dealers
Full Agents and dealers are required to keep careful records of the official acts they perform as authorized agents of PennDOT.
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