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New Federal Regulations for Commercial Drivers Signed into Law
Under new federal regulations, individuals who have or who are seeking a Pennsylvania commercial driver’s license must report the type of driving they do and provide a copy of their Medical Examiner’s Certificate to the Department of Transportation (PennDOT). Read the rest of this entry »
Attention Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Agents
When PennDOT inspectors examine your business, they will look to see if your agents’ education certificates are current. Read the rest of this entry »
PREP Meeting Scheduled
The Pennsylvania Southeast Regional PREP meeting will take place on Thursday, Feb. 23, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Pennsylvania Land Title Institute, 1010 W. 8th Avenue, Suite H, King of Prussia. Read the rest of this entry »
Thinking about notary education? Think PAN’s private education
If your company is budgeting for this year’s education expenses, consider PAN’s private education seminars. Our instructors will travel to your on-site location to provide mandatory notary and motor vehicle education. Go to www.notary.org or call 1-800-944-8790, Ext. 114 or Ext. 145 for more information.
Congratulations to New County Recorders of Deeds
The Pennsylvania Association of Notaries extends warm congratulations to these new county recorders of deeds who will take office this month:
Chester County – Rick Loughery
Columbia County – Brenda S. Lupini
Crawford County – Deborah Curry
Huntingdon County – Virginia Cooper
Mercer County – Dee Dee Zickar
Somerset County – Lorraine Barron
Westmoreland County – Frank Schiefer
Happy New Year from the Pennsylvania Association of Notaries
The management and staff of the Pennsylvania Association of Notaries wish our members and friends a happy and healthy new year! Our offices will be closed on Monday, January 2 so that we may spend some extra time with our families.

Scams to Avoid at Christmas
Here’s a list of scams you should be aware of during the holiday season. Read the rest of this entry »
Important Update from PennDOT
The new teen driver law aimed at increasing safety for young drivers will take effect Dec. 27, not Dec. 24.
Due to a calculation error, the effective date was incorrectly reported as Dec. 24.
PennDOT apologizes for the error.
New Pa Driver License Security Feature Now in Place
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has instituted a new security hologram that makes it easier to spot fake drivers’ licenses and identification cards.
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Notary Who Blew Whistle on Foreclosure Fraud Found Dead
Tracy Lawrence, the Las Vegas notary who blew the whistle on a massive foreclosure fraud scheme, was found dead in her home on Nov. 28. Read the rest of this entry »



