The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) posted an updated MV-70S – Schedule of Fees. The edition date in the upper right corner of the form is 4/19. The updated form shows the motor vehicle fees in effect until June 30 along with the fees that take effect July 1. For example, the fee to renew […]
PennDOT Fee Increases
PennDOT announced the registration fee increases that will appear on renewal notices sent to customers whose registrations have a current expiration date of July 2019 or later. PennDOT will begin accepting the new fees on April 17, 2019 for registrations expiring July 2019 or later. Act 89 of 2013 provides for biennial adjustments to numerous […]
Volunteer Notaries Needed for Wills for Heroes Event in Chester County
A Wills for Heroes event on May 4, 2019 in Chester County is in need of notaries to volunteer their services. The event will be held at the Pennsylvania State Police Troop – J Avondale Station, 2 Moxley Road, Avondale, PA. Notaries should arrive by 11:30 p.m. and bring their notary equipment (stamp and journal). […]
Changes Ahead for Ohio Notaries
It will become more expensive in Ohio to become a notary public on September 20. Currently, the fee is $15. After September 20, 2019, the cost could be as much as $150 for new commissions and $60 for renewals. Additionally, Ohio notaries will have to undergo a Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation background check […]
Notary Seminars Scheduled in April for State College Area Notaries
The Pennsylvania Association of Notaries (www.notary.org) will hold several educational seminars April 16-17 for State College area notaries. PAN’s First Time Notary Seminar (9 a.m. to noon) is state-approved and fulfills the three-hour mandatory education provision for new notaries. The Everyday Notary Challenges Seminar (1 p.m. to 4 p.m.) is offered in conjunction with the […]
Using a Credible Witness Video Now on PAN’s YouTube Channel
This video shows Pennsylvania notaries how to use a credible witness as a way to identify their customers.
Virginia Governor Vetos Bill Limiting Who Can Be A Notary
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam has vetoed a bill that would bar convicted felons from being notaries, even if they had had their civil rights restored after serving their sentences. Northam announced the veto March 22, saying the legislation was “antithetical to the concept of restorative justice.” The legislation would bar people from ever being notaries […]
Notary Seminars Scheduled for Chambersburg
(PAN) Pennsylvania Association of Notaries (www.notary.org) will hold several educational seminars in April for Chambersburg area notaries. PAN’s First Time Notary Seminar (9 a.m. to noon) is state-approved and fulfills the three-hour mandatory education provision for new notaries. The Everyday Notary Challenges Seminar (1 p.m. to 4 p.m.) is offered in conjunction with the First […]
Reading men charged in international stolen-vehicle scheme
After a 15-month investigation, Reading Criminal Investigator Keith W. Merkel, charged a Florida man and two Reading men with several felony counts each of washing vehicle titles and mail fraud. Delby Diaz, 37, of North Front Street turned himself in after cooperating with investigators. He was committed to Berks County Prison in lieu of $20,000 […]
Altoona’s March Notary and Motor Vehicle Seminars Cancelled
The Pennsylvania Association of Notaries’ (PAN) Altoona First-Time, Everyday Notary Challenges, Notary Reappointment, and MVcourse Advanced seminars scheduled for March 19, 20, and 21, are cancelled. PAN’s next Altoona seminars (First-Time, Everyday Notary Challenges, Notary Reappointment, and MVcourse Advanced) are scheduled for May 7, 8 and 9, at the Hampton Inn, 180 Charlotte Drive, Altoona. […]