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Answering the Criminal History Question on Your Application

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Applicants for a notary commission must provide information to the Department of State about their criminal history so the Department can fulfill its legal obligation to assess an applicant’s fitness to hold the office of notary public.

Applicants seem to provide either too much information or too little information when completing this part of the application.

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Dealers Must Renew Banking Licenses By September 30

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All banking licenses must be renewed by September 30, 2020.

All licensees will use the Department of Banking and Securities’ online application system found at www.boa.pa.gov to complete the renewal application for the 2020-2021 licensing term.

To access the online application system, please go to www.boa.pa.gov and enter your License Number and your unique Package ID which you should have received via email from the Department. You will again need your License Number and your Package ID to print your license certificate.

If you need assistance, please contact the Department at [email protected] or by telephone 717-787-3717.

Medical Workers’ ID Badges Won’t Show Last Names

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Act 54 of 2020 allows health systems to omit the last names of employees from workplace photo identification badges worn by medical professionals.

State Sen. Kristen Phillips-Hill, who authored Senate Bill 842, said, “In the era of social media, the last name of an employee can provide a malicious individual with information needed to stalk, harass and threaten medical professionals. This new law will provide for added protections for the individuals who work to keep our communities healthy.”

The Act is effective August 31.

Read the bill on the General Assembly’s website:
https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billInfo/billInfo.cfm?sYear=2019&sInd=0&body=S&type=B&bn=0842