Notary and Motor Vehicle News
The latest information on notary and motor vehicle news for the state of Pennsylvania.
Eligibility Requirements, Conflicts of Interest and Refusing Service
Some of the changes within RULONA deal with notary eligibility requirements, conflicts of interest and refusing service that you should be aware of.
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New Mandates on Identifying Your Customers
New mandates on identifying customers has been issued by the new notary public law (RULONA).
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The Use of a Translator
Guidelines for using a translator under the new notary public law.
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Your Notary Stamp
New notary public law - RULONA - and the changes to your official notary stamp.
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New Notary Law Begins Oct. 26
What does the new notary public law - RULONA - mean to you as a Pennsylvania notary?
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Declassifying the World of Agents
What's the difference between a motor vehicle agent and signing agent?
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Did Your Commission Expire in the Middle of the Application Process?
What to do if your notary commission expires in the middle of the application process.
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Identifying Your Customer
The proper ways to identify your customer is discussed.
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Handling Problem Documents
A problem document is one in which your customer hands you for notarizing and it is not clear which notarial act should be completed, if any.
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PAN President Co-Chairs Project
Marc L. Aronson co-chaired work on a paper on electronic notarization for the Property Records Industry Association.
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Insurance Verification Responsibilities of an Agent
Beware of fraudulent motor vehicle insurance identification cards.
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Saying Goodbye
PAN is saying goodbye to long-time Instructor Barry Lynch who is retiring on June 2.
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What You Need to Know About Notarizing Easements
Notarizing rights-of-way easements
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How to Handle Multiple Signers
More than one signer for a document to be notarized?
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Notarizing Travel-Related Documents for Minors
A traveling minor may need a notarized consent letter and a certified Spanish translation of legal documents, including parental consent letters if the minor is traveling to a Spanish-speaking country.
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Weddings and Commission Changes
If you are a notary and getting married, don't forget to deal properly with changes to your commission.
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Year-End Totals of Disciplinary Actions
A summary of the disciplinary actions taken by the Secretary of the Commonwealth in 2016.
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Disciplinary Actions - March-April 2017
A listing of disciplinary actions taken by the Secretary of the Commonwealth against Pennsylvania notaries.
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What Can't I Do as a Notary?
Limitation of Powers of a Notary.
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To Keep or Not to Keep Copies
You as a notary are not required to keep copies of your customers' identification or any documents you notarize.
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