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Notary Blog

REAL ID

Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Expands Documents Accepted as Proof of Social Security Number

by PAN
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 Read more

Pennsylvanians Experiencing Homelessness Eligible for Free ID Renewal

by PAN
Act 131 of 2020 makes it possible for Pennsylvanians experiencing homelessness to be issued a free initial photo ID or renewal. Read more

New Jersey Rolls Out REAL ID

by PAN
Pennsylvania notaries can expect to see the New Jersey REAL ID as satisfactory evidence of identity. Read more

Pennsylvania is REAL ID Compliant

by PAN
Pennsylvania is in full compliance with the federal REAL ID Act and regulations. Read more

Pre-Verifying REAL ID Identity Documents

by PAN
How to verify if you have a REAL ID driver's license, learner's permit or photo ID card. Read more

Pennsylvania Moves to Comply with REAL ID

by PAN
Pennsylvania agrees to comply with REAL ID with a two-tiered solution. Read more

DHS Grants Extension to Comply with REAL ID

by PAN
The Department of Homeland Security has granted Pennsylvania a five-month extension to comply with REAL ID. Read more

DHS Pushes on with Real ID

by PAN
Real ID and Pennsylvania's Status in the Program Read more

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