Notary Notes Blog

The latest notary news for Pennsylvania notaries

Announcement

REAL ID Deadline Postponed to 2023

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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced it was again postponing the enforcement date for REAL ID until May 3, 2023, citing ongoing pandemic restrictions that have impacted states’ ability to process and issue the enhanced driver licenses and identification cards.

REAL ID is optional in Pennsylvania.

There is no requirement that any resident obtain a REAL ID.

(A valid U.S. passport/passport card can be used to board a commercial flight.)

PennDOT will continue to offer standard-issue driver’s licenses and photo IDs.

Visit PennDOT’s REAL ID page: https://www.dmv.pa.gov/REALID/Pages/default.aspx

Scam Alert from DOS Licensing Boards

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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.  The scammers are altering their information that shows on caller ID to appear to be from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with the Board phone number (“spoofing”) and have also forged Department of State letterhead.  The scammers are threatening license suspension for failure to act and falsely claiming involvement with federal agencies such as the FBI and DEA.  The scammers are known to aggressively threaten license suspension for a failure to provide requested personal information or when asked for a phone number where they can be reached.

BPOA reminds licensees and applicants of the following:

  • We will NOT contact you by phone to request credit card payment, wire transfer or a money order.
  • We will NEVER request payment be wired or otherwise transferred to a foreign country.
  • Do NOT give your personal or financial information over the phone, text message or fax, including your zip code.
  • BPOA will NOT threaten you.  The Department initiates disciplinary action through an administrative process.  If you are the subject of an investigation or disciplinary action, you will receive notice by certified mail and/or personal service.
  • We WILL provide you with a contact name and phone number if you are the subject of an investigation or disciplinary action.
  • CONTACT your local police department or the Pennsylvania State Police if you believe you have been the victim of a scam.

You can find the original alert on the Department of State’s Website here.

Scottdale, PA Fleet Assistant Job Opportunity Available

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Penn Line Enterprises, Inc. is looking for a Fleet Administration Assistant.

The Fleet Assistant will work with the Shop General Foreman for the safe and timely paperwork processing of all Penn Line’s vehicle.  They are responsible for ensuring all documentation regarding company vehicles are properly filed and stored while adhering to all state, DOT and OSHA standards.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Assist in giving out Purchase Orders numbers (PO #)
  • Prepare and submit registrations and renewals
  • File quarterly IFTA (International Fuel Tax Association) reports in timely manner
  • Order IFTA stickers and maintain list of what vehicles they are on
  • Manage HHUT (Heavy Highway Use Tax) – tax on vehicles over 55,000lb when they are first put on road then yearly
  • Update FMCSA – MC150 with any changes to number of drivers and trucks
  • Pay and renew UCR (Unified Carrier Registration)
  • Make sure our Apportioned Renewal is completed by May 31st of every year

Ideal Candidate will offer the following:

  • Displays the corporate mission, vision, and values by creating safe and positive work environments, and exceeding customer expectations using the value and quality focused business philosophy.
  • Serves as a role model of excellent customer service by responding constructively to the needs of all those you interact with on a daily basis on behalf of the organization.
  • Communicate with managers and employees regularly to establish rapport.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  These requirements are representative, but not all-inclusive, of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements:

  • High School graduate and 2 + years in managing fleet vehicles as well as licensing of equipment and vehicles. Construction type industry experience preferred.
  • Must be a notary public with motor vehicle experience.
  • Knowledge of Internet software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.

Located in Scottdale, PA

Click HERE to apply via our website.

PAN’s Recruit-A-Member Program

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Our Recruit-A-Member winner this month is Wyatt Zong. Congratulations!

PAN members can still win cash for bringing new members into the association during this recruiting period.

All members can earn chances to win $100. The current recruiting period is April, May, and June. Just introduce a new member to all the benefits the Association has to offer. Your name will be entered into a drawing to be held July 1. The more members you recruit, the more chances you have to win. The next Recruit-A-Member winner will be announced in July 1, 2021.

Each new member you recruit gives you one chance to win $100. Five new members – means five chances to win. The more members you recruit, the more chances you have to win!

There are four recruitment periods per year, so if you are unable to refer anyone this time, the next recruiting period will be July, August, and September.

A member may win $100 only once in a calendar year. Education providers authorized by the Pennsylvania Department of State, PAN employees and their family members are not eligible for the prize.

Remember, only current PAN members are eligible for the prize and only new PAN members who purchase a First Time Notary Appointment package or Notary Reappointment package will be counted as recruits.

Good Luck!

 

Philadelphia Notary Commissions During COVID-19

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The Records Department in the City of Philadelphia is open, but in-person services are by appointment only.

If you wish to process your notary commission in person, including being sworn in, appointments are available on Tuesdays and Fridays from 8:30 am to noon, and 1:00 to 2:30 pm. Due to high demand, there may be a wait time for an appointment.

E-mail is appointments.recording@phila.gov to schedule an appointment. The Recording Room is in City Hall, Room 111. The phone number 215-686-1483.

If you do not wish to process your commission in person, you can follow an alternative mail-in process. Details are provided by the Records Department here.

Renew CDL Products by March 31

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Expiration dates for commercial driver licenses and commercial learner’s permits will end after the current extension expires for Pennsylvania residents in response to statewide COVID-19 mitigation efforts.

The final extension is currently in place for the following products’ expiration dates:

  • The expiration date for a commercial learner’s permit scheduled to expire from March 16, 2020, through March 31, 2021, is extended through March 31, 2021.
  • The expiration date for commercial driver licenses scheduled to expire from March 16, 2020, through March 31, 2021, is extended through March 31, 2021.

Customers with commercial products that are covered by the extension but have not yet been renewed are encouraged to renew their CDL products as soon as possible by March 31, 2021.

No further extensions will be given on these products.

Access PennDOT’s updates on their Driver and Vehicle Services Update page.