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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.

Driver License Fee Increase

by PAN
Driver License Fee Increase Read more

Is There a Difference Between a Bond and Insurance?

by PAN
The differences between a bond and insurance. Read more

Help for Employers Conducting Their Own I-9 Audits

by PAN
Resources for employers conducting I-9 audits. Read more

Requirements of your Commission

As a notary, there are many requirements that go into obtaining your notary commission and retaining it. Read more

Criminal History on the Notary Application

by PAN
Information on the criminal history requirement on a notary application. Read more

Watch Where You're Going for PennDOT Online Services

by PAN
Beware of deceptive Web sites that appear to provide online motor vehicle and driver licensing services. Read more

Issuing Agents Required to Verify Fair Market Value on MV-3

by PAN
PennDOT issuing agents are required to verify the insurance information and purchase price given on applications for vehicle registration renewals or temporary registrations. Read more

Customers & Camaraderie Go Hand in Hand

by PAN
Great customer service isn't just training and knowledge. Read more

PAN Tutorials Geared to Help Members Learn

by PAN
PAN has created tutorials to help members learn about the notary law - RULONA. They are available in the Member Portal on our web site. Read more

Center City Notary Co-Authors Book

by PAN
Judith Lawrence has co-authored the book, "Make Your Business Our Business, An Interactive, Step-by-Step Guide to Policies, Procedures, Profits." Read more

PAN Member Promoted

by PAN
A PAN member was promoted to system director of medical staff services. Read more

Taking a Motor Vehicle Seminar Does Not Make You an Agent

by PAN
There's more to the process of becoming a PennDOT agent than just completing PAN's motor vehicle seminar. Read more

Why Notaries Were Disciplined in 2017

by PAN
The reasons notaries were disciplined in 2017. Read more

The Scoop on Electronic Journals

by PAN
Electronic journals must meet all the requirements of a print journal. Read more

PAN Member Now an E-Notary

by PAN
A PAN member became one of a few electronic notaries in Pennsylvania. Read more

What Do I Do With My Old Stamp?

by PAN
When you resign or retire as a notary or your stamp has expired, here's what you need to do. Read more

Things to Remember as a Notary

A quick review of some simple things all notaries must remember and abide by. Read more

Notary's Journal May Help Solve a Mystery

by PAN
An 18th century notary journal may help solve a shipwreck mystery in York, Maine. Read more

Exam Preparation Tools Available

PAN has a variety of tools to help you study for your Pearson VUE notary exam. Read more

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If you make a mistake you can be held liable, which could result in a claim against your $10,000 bond. The Pennsylvania Association of Notaries (PAN) can help you notarize documents that confuse you.

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