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 more...]
Attention Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Agents
January 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment
When PennDOT inspectors examine your business, they will look to see if your agents’ education certificates are current.
According to your PennDOT contract, you must have PennDOT-approved training every two years. [Read more...]
Important Update from PennDOT
December 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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 Law Involves Driver License Requirements and Restrictions for Junior Drivers
December 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Gov. Corbett has signed Act 81, a new law that institutes changes to the Vehicle Code involving graduated driver’s licensing requirements, passenger restrictions for junior drivers and passenger restraint laws. The law will take effect on Dec. 27, 2011. [Read more...]
New Pa Driver License Security Feature Now in Place
December 5, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has instituted a new security hologram that makes it easier to spot fake drivers’ licenses and identification cards. [Read more...]
Secure POA Form Updated
November 4, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Form MV-POA – Secure Power of Attorney has been updated, with a revision date of 07/11. This revision includes spaces in Sections A and B for a co-transferor’s signature and printed name.
A Secure POA permits a dealership to sell a vehicle without the title present where there is a lien payoff and the title hasn’t been received yet. [Read more...]
Agent Service Reminders
November 4, 2011 By Leave a Comment
E-mail Addresses
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) requires all contracted agents and messengers to have and provide PennDOT with the address of an active E-mail account accessible via the Internet.
You must provide your E-mail address to receive information that is no longer being printed and mailed, such as the Driver and Vehicle Services Update. This bulletin is provided only in electronic format, by E-mail or by visiting PennDOT’s Web site, www.dmv.state.pa.us/updates/index.shtml. Please be advised that not receiving these bulletins may result in violations of your contract if audited and the suspension or termination of your contract. [Read more...]
Follow ID Guidelines to Title, Register Vehicles
November 3, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has specific guidelines for the types of identification issuing agents can accept when titling and registering a vehicle in Pennsylvania.
Motor vehicle documents may not be issued to an out-of-state address, with some exceptions. If an exception applies, the customer must complete and attach a form to qualify for the out-of-state address exception. [Read more...]
Update on In-Transit Tag Processing
November 3, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The implementation date for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s (PennDOT’s) electronic system to input, track and validate in-transit tags has been moved to Jan. 8, 2012. [Read more...]
Check Edition Dates on PennDOT Forms
September 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment
When you need the latest version of a motor vehicle or driver licensing form, the best resource is the Forms, Publications and FAQs page on the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s (PennDOT’s) Web site. [Read more...]
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