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04/27/2026

Tip on signing titles as a seller: please DO NOT sign any title as a seller without being in the presence of a notary! Any titled owners listed on the front of a PA title must sign in the presence of a notary. PA has very strict rules on sellers signatures, so before selling a titled asset please call me to ensure you are handling things correctly to meet the state rules and procedures! If a title is signed incorrectly this will lead to additional cost to obtain a duplicate title and have that duplicate correctly signed. I offer online notarization services for sellers or buyers who are not present in PA--call for details!!

04/27/2026

Tip: Now that spring has sprung and you may be looking at buying a boat and trailer or a side by side or a slick convertible or coupe keep these in mind to avoid problems when titling and registering in PA:

1. The seller must provide you with clear proof of ownership in their name. What this means is the person you are dealing with should have their name printed on the front of the title or transferable registration card. Items purchased OOS (out of state) may have registration cards only. For example trailers campers and the like may only have a registration card OOS. Please please please do not buy items that don't have solid proof of ownership as this would require getting the seller to obtain proof of ownership from their state first before we can proceed to title and register in PA for you.

See my FAQ page for more details. https://closenotary.com/faqs-1

2. Get a bill of sale that lists the year make, VIN that is signed and dated by the seller. For boats and trailers the bill of sale should be broken down as a price for the boat and motor; then a separate price for the trailer. For example: boat and trailer is sold for $2000, split up is $1500 for boat/motor and $500 for the trailer. Check the FAQs for more details or give me a call.

Another example is if you are buying an item at a public auction or from a pawn shop, you make sure there is solid proof of ownership from the seller. Check FAQs or call for full details BEFORE buying the item! If the person you are dealing with is not the titled or registered owner best advice is to have the seller obtain solid proof of ownership before buying!

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03/01/2026

Want to thank the Derrick/News Herald for publishing the Business Review and Forecast for all the businesses in the area!

01/01/2026

Wishing everyone a Happy New Year! It's notary...done right!

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas!

11/20/2025

A new to me client brought in a rejected vehicle title transfer that another "notary" had completed. It was rejected by the state for lack of the proper forms and fees to complete the transfer. I found this very odd, after some research it was determined that this "notary" does not a valid agent contract with the state and is not permitted to process title transfers!

Tip for everyone: when transferring a title--you should leave the office with a temporary registration (pink slip good for 90 days) or a computer printed registration card (if you purchased a plate or transferred a plate). You should also get a detailed receipt showing fees paid to the agent and sales tax and motor vehicle fees paid to the state. You should also follow up with the agent within 30-45 days if you have not received the title to the vehicle you purchased or any other output--for instance an antique or specialty plate purchased.

I also had another young client that made a "trade" of vehicles with someone from out of the local area. They connected through online means and met in the area here to complete the trade. This person traveling from out of the area took huge advantage of the young client---even so far as talking the young client into letting him drive the vehicle back out of town on his plate! The out of town person did not have the proper documentation to complete the transfer of ownership correctly.

Tip: Never let anyone drive a vehicle you are selling/trading with your plate still attached to the vehicle. You also want to make sure your title is properly reassigned to the individual buying or trading the vehicle you own.

I have a very detailed frequently asked questions (FAQ) section on my website that answers many questions including what documentation is required of both purchasers and sellers to complete a title transfer as well as other topics. You can find that here: https://closenotary.com/faqs-1

Feel free to reach out anytime with questions you have concerning title work!

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10/04/2025

New ATV/Snowmobile registration requirement: per PA DCNR beginning 10/15/25 any transaction for an ATV, side by side, or snowmobile requesting registration with a title transfer or renewing a registration will require valid proof of insurance! Check out the FAQs section of my website for more details! https://closenotary.com/faqs-1

I also have the Oil Region ATV permits available at my agency! Get yours today!

09/25/2025

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09/21/2025

My FAQs section has been updated online. Not sure what you need to complete a transaction? This will help!
Have a great day all!

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09/20/2025

Oil Region ATV Association permits now available! Call for details and to schedule a time to stop in for your permit today!