The maximum documentary fee vehicle dealers are permitted to charge was raised for 2019, to $120 for processing titlework manually and to $144 for performing online transactions with an online provider. The documentary fee, or “doc fee,” is a non-taxable, dealer-imposed, negotiable charge for the preparation of paperwork, the collection and submission of taxes, and […]
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PennDOT Introduces New Dealer Agent Services System
PennDOT has introduced online functionality within its new Dealer Agent Services (DAS) System.
Renewals of Pennsylvania Vehicle Board Licenses in Odd-Numbered Year
Now that it’s 2019, it’s time to renew dealer licenses, auction licenses, and vehicle salesperson licenses with the Pennsylvania Vehicle Board.
PAN Offices to Close at Noon on Dec. 14
PAN’s offices will close at noon on Friday, December 14 for our annual Christmas luncheon. We will reopen on Monday, December 17 at 9 a.m.
Watch Out for Flood-Damaged Vehicles
The American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) has advised all states to be on the lookout for flood-damaged vehicles.
The Basis for Disciplinary Actions
In each issue of Notary Notes, our bimonthly newsletter for exclusively for PAN members, we include an article called “Disciplinary Actions.” This is a list of the disciplinary actions taken by the Department of State for violations of the notary public law.
Young California Entrepreneur Creates Notary App
A 23-year-old California man has launched his own company, an on-demand notary-signing platform. Isaiah Lopez created Aruta On-Demand which is modeled after another successful app – Uber. But Aruta On-Demand is Uber for notaries.
What You Need to Know About Phishing
Recently, we’ve seen an increase in phishing scams. Here’s some information on phishing and what to do when you suspect a phishing email or text.
York Notary Seminars for Oct. 30 Cancelled
PAN’s First Time Notary and Everyday Notary Challenges seminars scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 30 at the Wyndham Garden in York, have been cancelled. The Notary Reappointment Seminar will still be held on Oct. 31. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Serving Here and Abroad
When the Keystone 28th Infantry Division is mobilized, the men and women of the 28th leave their loved ones and go wherever their services are required.