Notary and Motor Vehicle News
The latest information on notary and motor vehicle news for the state of Pennsylvania.
The Diference Between an Oath or Affirmation and a Verification on Oath or Affirmation
Difference between an oath or affirmation and a verification on oath or affirmation.
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A Guide to Notarial Wording
Always look for proper notarial wording before notarizing any document.
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Documentary Fee Increase for 2023
A motor vehicle dealer may charge a negotiable documentary fee ("doc fee") to prepare and complete title and registration paperwork, to collect and submit taxes, to prepare any other information associated with titling and registering a vehicle, and to comply with federal and state laws and
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Changes to Notarization Requirements for PennDOT Applications
Act 15, signed into law on April 20, 2020, now allows for the use of an “Unsworn Declaration” to be used in place of notarization on some PennDOT applications.
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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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Witnessing or Attesting a Signature
Witnessing or attesting a signature authorizes a notary to witness or attest a signature.
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Motor Vehicle Q&A for Notaries
Frequently asked questions from notaries on motor vehicle topics.
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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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How to Handle Multiple Signers
More than one signer for a document to be notarized?
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What Am I doing When I'm Witnessing or Attesting a Signature?
PAN addresses confusion about the notarial act - witnessing or attesting a signature.
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Verification of Identity by PennDOT Business Partners for Motor Vehicle Transactions
Currently, PennDOT business partners (Agents) are required to attach a legible photocopy of the front and back of the accepted identification credentials along with any title and/or registration application submitted to PennDOT or processed through PennDOT Online Programs.
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What to Do When There's No Notary Wording
More often than not, customers do not know what type of notarization they need. If the document doesn’t have the proper notary wording to indicate what act to perform, your customer has to choose a notarial act to be performed. But how can they choose if they don’t understand?
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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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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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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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Info on the Pearson VUE Notary Exam Process
Information on the notary exam given by Pearson VUE.
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Odometer Exemption Change Effective January 1, 2021
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued a final ruling to amend the odometer disclosure exemption from 10 years to 20 years. The final rule is effective January 1, 2021.
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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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Notarizing a Signature By Mark in Pennsylvania
A signature by mark is an alternative to writing a full signature. In this article, we discuss what we suggest is best when notarizing a signature by mark.
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