Notary and Motor Vehicle News
The latest information on notary and motor vehicle news for the state of Pennsylvania.
Let Freedom Ring License Plate Available Soon
In celebration of the United States' 250th birthday, PennDOT will release a newly designed license plate.
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Notary Reappointment Checklist
A list of what is required when renewing your notary commission in Pennsylvania.
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Beware Remote Notarization of Wills, POAs
Remote online notarization of estate documents may not be feasible.
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Electronic Journals
The correct type of electronic journal to use according to the notary public law.
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Act 64 Exempts Some Limited POAs
A bill signed into law exempts limited powers of attorney (POAs) used to sell, purchase or transfer manufactured homes from expiring in 90 days.
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Changes to PA Driver's Licenses and ID Cards
PennDOT announced that a non-binary designation may be added to driver's licenses and photo ID cards.
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Disciplinary Actions - May/June 2020
A list of Department of State disciplinary actions against Pennsylvania notaries.
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Notary News From Around the U.S.
News stories about notaries from around the United States.
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PAN's YouTube Video on PennDOT Death Procedures - Part 1
PAN Instructor Jon Marencel leads you through Part 1 of a new YouTube series on PennDOT death procedures.
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MV Online Course to be Updated
PAN's motor vehicle online course will be updated on July 16, per PennDOT's request.
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The I-9 Form - To Notarize or Not to Notarize
Notaries have questioned whether the I-9 needs to be notarized since 2013.
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State Needs Current Email Addresses
The Department of State requires current email addresses on notary applications.
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PennDOT Changing Packaging and Processing of Plate Orders
PennDOT is changing the way it packages and processes plate orders to help eliminate the backlog of orders.
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No Notary Wording Webinar Offered
PAN instructors will host a free webinar on what to do when there's no notary wording on a document.
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A Letter from Jeanne Sorg
The Montgomery County Recorder of Deeds sent out a letter updating residents on the status of the office.
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Help Wanted in Montgomeryville
An auto tag business is seeking a notary to complete motor vehicle paperwork.
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PennDOT Closed for Juneteenth
PennDOT offices are closed on June 19 for the Juneteenth holiday.
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Recognizing Notary Wording Webinar
A PAN webinar focusing on how to identify the notary statement and using this to determine which notary act to perform.
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Update to Form MV-351
PennDOT has revised Form MV-352 to allow for pick-up of temporary tag plate orders at PennDOT's Riverfront Office Center in Harrisburg.
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PennDOT Offers Guidance on March Car Deals
Car deals made between March 4-19, 2020 and were not processed, can now be processed.
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