Notary and Motor Vehicle News
The latest information on notary and motor vehicle news for the state of Pennsylvania.
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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Finish the Commissioning Process
If you do not finish the commission process which includes taking the oath of office, recording your bond and registering your signature, you cannot notarize.
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Dealing with Unique Signatures
How to deal with customers who cannot provide their signatures because of a medical condition or disability.
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Center City Notary First of Its Kind in Philly
Philadelphia has its first 24-hour notary service and it's spearheaded by a PAN member.
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Follow Insurance Guidelines to Title, Register Vehicles
In this follow-up article, we review the requirements for proof of insurance when titling and registering motor vehicles.
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Follow ID Guidelines to Title, Register Vehicles
Accept only approved forms of identification when titling and registering a vehicle in Pennsylvania
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Sending Problem Documents to PAN? Check for Sensitive Information First
Redact your customer's personal information before you send a document to PAN for help.
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Agents Required to Verify Fair Market Value on MV-3
Motor vehicle agents are required to verify the fair market value of vehicles that meet certain requirements.
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Enjoy Helping People?
Our new program - PVC - PAN's Volunteer Connection - your pipeline to volunteer opportunities.
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Can I Notarize for an Out-of-State Resident?
Information on whether you can notarize for individuals who are not Pennsylvania residents and for individuals with out-of-state documents.
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A 25-Year Salute
Team leader and CSR Ruth Kohler celebrates 25 years with PAN.
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When it comes to Redacting - Should You?
When and if you should redact information from your notary register.
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