Notary and Motor Vehicle News
The latest information on notary and motor vehicle news for the state of Pennsylvania.
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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Messengers, Dealers, Agents Work in Yellow Phase Counties
Motor vehicle services, i.e., messengers, dealers, and agents are permitted to open in yellow phase counties.
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Pearson VUE Opens More Testing Centers
Pearson VUE will open more testing centers in counties in the yellow phase.
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How to Get a Duplicate Commission Certificate
Notaries who wish to obtain a duplicate commission certificate can write to the Department of State and request one.
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Delaware County $5 Fee Effective June 1
The $5 fee for vehicle registrations in Delaware County is effective on June 1, 2020. This is also known as the Local Use Fee.
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PennDOT Update May 8, 2020
PennDOT announces important information for messengers, agents, and dealers in this latest update.
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Important News from the Department of State
The Department of State will begin appointing notaries on May 15, 2020.
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Need to Find Your Notary Commission Number?
An easy way to find your notary commission number and expiration date that's available 24-7.
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Dealers Need to Follow Guidance
The state has issued guidelines for vehicle sales in Pennsylvania.
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Governor to Sign Online Vehicle Sales into Law
Gov. Tom Wolf will sign into law online vehicle sales using remote online notarization.
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Dealers Need to Know the Difference About RON
Motor vehicle dealers need to know the difference between remote online notarization and their online provider's software.
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Remote Notarization of all Documents Legal For Now
The governor has signed Act 15 which enables notaries to notarize all documents through the use of remote online notarization.
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Exceptions to the Governor's Waivers
There are exceptions to the business waivers instituted by Gov. Tom Wolf.
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Avoid Notarizing for Sovereign Citizens
Notaries should refuse to notarize for individuals who call themselves sovereign citizens to avoid getting involved in paper terrorism.
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Gov. Issues Stay at Home Order
Governor Tom Wolf issued a stay-at-home order for the entire state of Pennsylvania.
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ENotaries Must Use Approved Vendors
Notaries who have been approved by the State to perform electronic or remote online notarizations must use State-approved vendor technology.
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