Notary and Motor Vehicle News
The latest information on notary and motor vehicle news for the state of Pennsylvania.
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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PAN's Recruit-A-Member Program: October Winner
Our Recruit-A-Member winner this month is Kimberly Sheevers. Congratulations! PAN members can still win cash for bringing new members into the association.
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Notaries Beware: Scam Alert
PAN has been informed that there is a scam call circulating targeting notaries.
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The First Line of Defense Against Fraud
A notarization indicates to the receiver of the document that the signer appeared before a notary public, was identified, and signed the document. The notary's official stamp and signature indicate that the notarization was performed according to the law.
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The Department of State's Disciplinary Actions: July 2021
The Bureau of Election Services and Notaries took the following disciplinary actions against notaries public in July 2021.
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Tips for Mobile Notaries
In current times, almost anything can be done from the comfort of your own home, even notarizations. A mobile notary can travel from location to location to perform notarizations upon request.
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Signing Agent Versus Notary Errors and Omissions (E&O) Insurance
All signing agents are notaries, but not all notaries are signing agents. A notary's duties stop at performing notarial acts.
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The Department of State's Disciplinary Actions: June 2021
The Bureau of Election Services and Notaries took the following disciplinary actions against notaries public in June 2021.
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Where to Find Motor Vehicle, Driver Licensing Fee Information
As of July 1, motor vehicle and driver licensing fees have gone up.
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PAN's Recruit-A-Member Program: July Winner
Our Recruit-A-Member winner this month is Sandra Frantz. Congratulations! PAN members can still win cash for bringing new members into the association during this recruiting period.
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PA Legislature Votes to End Disaster Declaration - Does This Change Anything?
This week, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and Senate voted to fully end Governor Wolfs COVID-19 disaster de
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