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Notary Blog

motor vehicle agent

Important Updates from PennDOT: Bulletins 24-18 and 24-19

by PAN
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. Read more

Online Registration Program Reconstructed-Flood Vehicle Processing Guide

by PAN
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. Read more

Verification of Identity by PennDOT Business Partners for Motor Vehicle Transactions

by PAN
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. Read more

PennDOT Announces New Online Service

by PAN
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. Read more

Changes to Notarization Requirements for PennDOT Applications

by PAN
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. Read more

Follow ID Guidelines to Title, Register Vehicles

ID Guidelines for Titling and Registering Vehicles. Read more

Driver and Vehicle Services Updates Dec., 2016, Jan. 2017

by PAN
Driver and Vehicle Services Updates for December 2016 and January 2017. Read more

Driver and Vehicle Services Updates

by PAN
The Driver and Vehicle Services Update newsletter contains detailed information about PennDOT's newest services, changes in procedures, and other information relevant to contracted agents. Read more

Driver and Vehicle Services Updates - April-May 2019

by PAN
Summaries of topics in PennDOT's Driver and Vehicle Services Update newsletters. Read more

Motor Vehicle Q&A for Notaries

Frequently asked questions from notaries on motor vehicle topics. Read more

Driver and Vehicle Services Updates February and March 2018

by PAN
Driver and Vehicle Services Updates from February and March 2018. Read more

AAMVA System Helps States Limit DLs, IDs

by PAN
Pennsylvania is scheduled to begin using an AAMVA information service that helps states track down individuals who have drivers licenses or identification cards in multiple states. Read more

Employee Reviews E-Mailed to Contracted Agents

by PAN
Agents must review and update their lists of authorized employees involved in providing agent services. Read more

Driver and Vehicle Services Updates April and May 2018

by PAN
a list of driver and vehicle services updates from April and May 2018. Read more

Registration Cards with Incorrect Expiration Dates

by PAN
PennDOT experienced a glitch in their system causing incorrect expiration dates to be printed on some registration cards. Read more

Extending Temporary Registration Credentials

by PAN
A list of procedures for agents to follow when requesting authorization to issue a registration extension. Read more

Driver and Vehicle Services Updates December 2017, January 2018

by PAN
Driver and Vehicle Services Updates listed for December 2017 and January 2018. Read more

Governor Signs Golf Cart Bill

by PAN
The Vehicle Code expanded the use of golf carts and low-speed utility vehicles on public highways. Read more

Driver and Vehicle Services Updates Oct. Nov. 2017

by PAN
The Driver and Vehicle Services Updates for October and November 2017. Read more

Calling All E-Mail Addresses

by PAN
MV agents and messengers are required to have an electronic mail address (E-mail) and provide that information to PennDOT. Read more

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