Notary and Motor Vehicle News
The latest information on notary and motor vehicle news for the state of Pennsylvania.
January 2022 Seminars Cancelled
Out of concern for the health and safety of our members and employees, PAN is canceling our remaining January 2022 seminars.
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New Year Notary Review
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.
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Help Wanted: Part/Full-Time Notary/Title Agents
Looking for part/full-time Notary/Title Agent to work in busy notary office located in the New Kensington area.
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The Department of State's Disciplinary Actions: November 2021
The Bureau of Election Services and Notaries took the following disciplinary actions against notaries public in November 2021.
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Luzerne County Repeals Fee for Local Use Effective January 1, 2022
In 2018, Luzerne County passed an ordinance under Act 89 to implement a “Fee for Local Use” of $5 for each vehicle registered to an address located in the county. Luzerne County has since repealed the ordinance. The effective date of the repeal is January 1, 2022.
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PennDOT Policy Change for Verifying Identification
In a memo to all PennDOT Business Partners dated December 8, 2021, the Director of the Bureau of Motor Vehicles announced a policy change for verifying identification.
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What Should You Do if Your Stamp is Stolen?
What would you do if you notary stamp was stolen? In this article, we discuss what steps to take if you notary equipment is stolen or misplaced.
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Indiana County Full/Part-Time Notary Public and Title Agent Wanted
Lemmon Notary & Tax Services is seeking to hire dedicated employees with experience as a Notary Public and and Title Agent.
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How to Update Your Notary Search Profile
Members can list their locations and notary skills on our web site by updating their Notary Search profile. These profiles are used to match PAN member with individuals who are searching for notary services. Your potential customers can search Notary Profiles by zip code, radius, and language.
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The Department of State's Disciplinary Actions: September - October 2021
The Bureau of Election Services and Notaries took the following disciplinary actions against notaries public in September and October 2021.
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National Notary Day Giveaway
National Notary Public Day is on Sunday, November 7th! We want to celebrate our members by holding a giveaway.
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Pearson VUE's Scheduling System is Down
Pearson VUE's scheduling system is currently experiencing technical difficulties.
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Your Middle Name and the Department of State
Recently, there has been some confusion regarding the use of a middle name on PAN applications and Pearson VUE exams.
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Bradford County Appointment Requirements
Bradford County is requiring appointments to be made for notaries to be sworn in.
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Look Out for Wisconsin Form MV2115 with Title Applications
Wisconsin discovered motor vehicle wholesalers are using Wisconsin Form MV2115 to reassign titles and these forms are being accepted by other states.
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The Department of State's Disciplinary Actions: August 2021
The Bureau of Election Services and Notaries took the following disciplinary actions against notaries public in August 2021.
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PAN's Notary Spotlight
Everyone has a unique story for how and why they became a notary. Whether you became a notary for an employer, to help the public, or just for fun, your story is important to us and deserves recognition. We want your story!
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Assessing the Competency and Willingness of the Signer
RULONA specifically authorizes notaries to refuse to perform notarial acts when certain conditions are not met. For example, a notary may refuse to notarize based on the notary's evaluation of the signer's competency and willingness to sign the record.
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