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Important Updates from PennDOT: Bulletins 24-18 and 24-19
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has recently issued two bulletins, 24-18 and 24-19, which are essential for all agents and their employees involved in driver and vehicle services.
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Replacement of Illegible Registration Plates
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has provided new options for customers to replace illegible registration plates, making the process easier and more convenient.
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PennDOT Bulletin 23-21 - Registration Plate Replacement Fees
Recently, PennDOT revised and created several forms to assist processors and to provide clarity to customers when requesting a replacement registration plate. These changes will help streamline our process, provide clarity when a fee is due with an application and make it easier for our customers to
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New Commercial Driver License (CDL) Skills Testing to be Implemented by PennDOT
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced the implementation of a modernized commercial driver's license (CDL) skills testing system. This new system is designed to improve the accuracy and efficiency of CDL testing for commercial drivers.
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Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Expands Documents Accepted as Proof of Social Security Number
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is expanding the documents that residents can use to prove their Social Security number when applying for a REAL ID. The new policy will allow residents to use a W-2 form, an SSA-1099 form, a non-SSA-1099 form or pay stub with applicant’s name
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Consumer Price Index (CPI) Fee Adjustments Announced
Act 89, which became law on November 25, 2013, biennially amends many sections of Title 75. Act 89 represents an investment in Pennsylvania’s future: increasing public safety, driving commerce, creating jobs, and providing reliable funding for our transportation needs without leaving the bill to
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DLDV is back in business effective March 28
Effective Tuesday, March 28, 2023, Integrators will restore the DLDV requirement in their systems and all agents are again required to complete the DLDV check for processes that require identification verification.
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Central Registration Plate Reissuance Memo
PennDOT is now expanding the general reissuance program to include the “G” and “H” series passenger plates. These plate series were manufactured over ten years ago and many are showing their age.
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PennDOT announces three new military registration plates for U.S. Armed Forces personnel
PennDOT is proud to announce the issuance of three new military registration plates for members of the U.S. Armed Forces. Act 112 and 113, signed into law on November 3, 2022, allow for the issuance of these new Pennsylvania Registration plates. The act takes effect on March 3, 2023.
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Agents, are you enrolled in PennDOT’s Driver License Data Verification (DLDV) program?
As of November 30, 2022, all PennDOT agents must be signed up with one of the approved integrators and be using the verification of identity system and process.
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PennDOT Phases in Newly-Designed Driver Licenses and Identification Cards
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today announced that, as part of ongoing security enhancements, PennDOT is updating the design and enhancing the security features of its driver license and identification card products.
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Online Registration Program Reconstructed-Flood Vehicle Processing Guide
PennDOT has recently published PUB 880, Online Registration Program Reconstructed/Flood Vehicle Processing Guide. The publication is a new training that can be accessed on PennDOT’s Driver and Vehicle Services website.
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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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PennDOT Announces New Online Service
Individuals who have a Person with Disabilities Parking Placard now have the option to renew, receive a replacement, or update their address on their permanent placard online.
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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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Lackawanna County Passes Fee for Local Use Ordinance
Lackawanna County has passed an ordinance to implement the $5 Fee for Local Use that affects April 1, 2022 vehicle registration renewal notices.
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Help Wanted: Part/Full-Time Notary/Title Agents
Looking for part/full-time Notary/Title Agent to work in busy notary office located in the New Kensington area.
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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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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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Scam Alert from DOS Licensing Boards
The Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs (BPOA) received reports that persons pretending to be from one of the health related boards are contacting licensees by phone and mail about the status of their licenses.
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