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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.

Notary Certificate Must Indicate Electronic Notarization

by PAN
The Pennsylvania Department of State notes that the notary wording attached to or logically associated with an electronic notarial act must indicate that the act involved the use of communication technology. Read more
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become a notary | Department of State | electronic | electronic journals | electronic notarization | electronic notary | eNotarization | notary certificate | notary law, RULONA | Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts | RULONA
Electronic Notarization | Notary 101 | RULONA

Renewing Your Commission Early

by PAN
If you have been a notary for almost 4 years, it is time to renew your notary commission! We're here to help you through every step of the way. Read more
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Notary 101

Notarizing a Signature By Mark in Pennsylvania

by PAN
A signature by mark is an alternative to writing a full signature. In this article, we discuss what we suggest is best when notarizing a signature by mark. Read more
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alternative signature | credible witness | notarization | notarized document | RULONA | signature by mark | suggestion | witness | witnessing a signature
Notary 101 | Notary Tidbit

Changes to Notarization Requirements for PennDOT Applications

by PAN
Act 15, signed into law on April 20, 2020, now allows for the use of an “Unsworn Declaration” to be used in place of notarization on some PennDOT applications. Read more
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application | BULLETIN NO. 22-04 | customer | full PennDOT agent | motor vehicle | motor vehicle agent | MV-44 | notary application | PennDOT | PennDOT Bulletin | PennDOT dealer | PennDOT form | signature | Unsworn Declaration
Announcements | Motor Vehicle

The Department of State's Disciplinary Actions: April 2022

by PAN
The Bureau of Election Services and Notaries took the following disciplinary actions against notaries public in April 2022. Read more
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Bureau of Election Services and Notaries | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania | Department of State | disciplinary action | disciplinary actions, Pennsylvania notaries, Department of State | failing to properly identify customer | fined | fraud | improper acts | notaries public | Pennsylvania Association of Notaries | prohibited | recorder of deeds
Disciplinary Actions

What to Do When There's No Notary Wording

by PAN
More often than not, customers do not know what type of notarization they need. If the document doesn’t have the proper notary wording to indicate what act to perform, your customer has to choose a notarial act to be performed. But how can they choose if they don’t understand? Read more
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acknowledgment | customer | how to add notary wording | no notary wording | notarial act | notarization | notary act | notary tip | notary wording, journal, identification | proper notarization | requirements | rules | verification on oath or affirmation | what to do when there's no notary wording | witnessing a signature
Notary 101 | Notary Tidbit | RULONA

SCAM ALERT: Fake Text Message

by PAN
The phone number (423) 560 - 6204 messaged a PAN member claiming to be our President and CEO, Marc Aronson, asking for gift cards for a "client." This is a scam Read more
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Announcements

PAN's Recruit-A-Member Program: April Winner

by PAN
All members can earn chances to win $100. The next recruiting period is April, May, and June. Read more
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giveaway | member | member benefit | PAN membership | recruit a member | recruitment | win
Announcements | Member News

The Department of State's Disciplinary Actions: February 2022

by PAN
The Bureau of Election Services and Notaries took the following disciplinary actions against notaries public in February 2022. Read more
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Bureau of Election Services and Notaries | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania | Department of State | disciplinary action | disciplinary actions, Pennsylvania notaries, Department of State | failing to properly identify customer | fined | fraud | improper acts | notaries public | Pennsylvania Association of Notaries | prohibited | recorder of deeds
Disciplinary Actions

Remote Online Notarization (RON) Webinars

by PAN
PAN's instructors will be hosting a webinar all about Remote Online Notarization (RON) on Friday, March 25th! We will be discussing RON and answering questions. Read more
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Announcements | Education | Electronic Notarization | Member News

The Department of State's Disciplinary Actions: January 2022

by PAN
The Bureau of Election Services and Notaries took the following disciplinary actions against notaries public in January 2022. Read more
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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania | Department of State | disciplinary action | disciplinary actions, Pennsylvania notaries, Department of State | failing to properly identify customer | fined | fraud | improper acts | notaries public | Pennsylvania Association of Notaries | prohibited | recorder of deeds
Disciplinary Actions

Using Social Media to Grow Your Notary Business

by PAN
Social media is more than a place to share funny videos of cats with your family and friends. Notaries can use it as a powerful marketing tool to help attract new customers and build lasting relationships. Read more
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digital marketing | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | marketing | notary business | online | PAN's YouTube Channel | small business | social media | target audience | Twitter
General | Notary 101

Lackawanna County Passes Fee for Local Use Ordinance

by PAN
Lackawanna County has passed an ordinance to implement the $5 Fee for Local Use that affects April 1, 2022 vehicle registration renewal notices. Read more
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April | bureau of motor vehicles | Department of Motor Vehicles | fee | Fee for Local use | five dollar | forms | full PennDOT agent | Lackawanna County | Local Use Fee | Local Use Ordinance | motor vehicle | MV-1 | MV-120 | MV-140 | MV-4ST | PennDOT | plate issuance fee | registration | renewals | transfer
Announcements | Motor Vehicle

The Department of State's Disciplinary Actions: December 2021

by PAN
The Bureau of Election Services and Notaries took the following disciplinary actions against notaries public in December 2021. Read more
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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania | Department of State | disciplinary action | disciplinary actions, Pennsylvania notaries, Department of State | failing to properly identify customer | fined | fraud | improper acts | notaries public | notaries punished | Pennsylvania Association of Notaries | prohibited | recorder of deeds
Disciplinary Actions

2022 Documentary Fee Increase

by PAN
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2022 | announcement | Consumer Price Index | dealership | doc fee | documentary fee | fee | fee increase | full PennDOT agent | PennDOT agent | PennDOT dealer | PennDOT, messengers, dealers, agents, | tag and title work | title | title work
Announcements

January 2022 Seminars Cancelled

by PAN
Out of concern for the health and safety of our members and employees, PAN is canceling our remaining January 2022 seminars. Read more
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Announcements | Education

PAN's Recruit-A-Member Program: January Winner

by PAN
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Announcements | General | Member Benefits

New Year Notary Review

by PAN
As 2022 approaches, it is time to review some of the most important rules a notary must follow! No matter how long you have been a commissioned notary, it is good to refresh your knowledge of the basics each year. Read more
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Notary 101 | Notary Tidbit

Help Wanted: Part/Full-Time Notary/Title Agents

by PAN
Looking for part/full-time Notary/Title Agent to work in busy notary office located in the New Kensington area. Read more
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experienced | full PennDOT agent | full service notary | full time | help wanted | help wanted, motor vehicle paperwork | part time | PennDOT
Announcements | Member Benefits

The Department of State's Disciplinary Actions: November 2021

by PAN
The Bureau of Election Services and Notaries took the following disciplinary actions against notaries public in November 2021. Read more
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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania | Department of State | disciplinary action | disciplinary actions, Pennsylvania notaries, Department of State | failing to properly identify customer | fined | fraud | improper acts | notaries public | notaries punished | Pennsylvania Association of Notaries
Disciplinary Actions

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