Notary and Motor Vehicle News
The latest information on notary and motor vehicle news for the state of Pennsylvania.
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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Operational Changes at PennDOT Headquarters
PennDOT's Riverfront Office Center is open for motor vehicle services only.
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Notaries Can Accept Expired Driver's License for ID Purposes
Notaries can accept driver's licenses which expired between March 16, 2020 through June 30, 2020 because of PennDOT's closures.
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PLTA Shares County Information
The Pennsylvania Land Title Association has shared its list of county office hours and availability, if open, with PAN.
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PAN's Latest Webinar Focuses on Notarizing In Yellow Phase Counties
PAN's Education Department is hosting a webinar on how to notarize in the counties placed in the yellow phase.
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Before Heading to Your County Recorder of Deeds
Don't make a wasted trip. Call your county recorder of deeds office to check on their hours of operation and the fees for getting sworn into office.
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