Updated 10-27-23. Verifying the identity of signers can be challenging considering how many types of ID are in circulation — and how good...

Here we are folks! Just a little over a year after the Real Estate downturn and things are starting to come back. For those of you who...

A Historical Overview of the Office of Notary Public The Roman Empire to the Middle Ages The history of the office of notary public is...

Updated 10-16-23. There are times when a signer urgently needs a notarization, but cannot appear in person before the Notary due to...

Updated 10-16-23. Notaries starting or expanding a new business often don't have a lot of money to spend on marketing. Here are easy,...

This article is the last in a series commemorating the 50th anniversary of the National Notary Association’s Model Notary Act (MNA) in...

Updated 10-2-23. Notaries are presented with expired IDs more often than you might think. The elderly, disabled, impoverished, or any...

Updated 10-2-23. You’ve just received your Notary commission and you’ve scheduled your first notarization. But do you still feel nervous?...

A new California law will eventually authorize California Notaries to perform remote online notarizations — but not until the bill takes...

Signing Agent Tip: What to do when loan documents arrive late Updated 10-4-23. If you are a Notary Signing Agent long enough, you will...

In the world of notarization, the role of a Notary Public is often misunderstood. Many believe it's a straightforward job of signing and...

Updated 9-18-23. Properly verifying the identity of signers is one of a Notary’s core responsibilities. There are three primary methods...

Updated 9-26-23. It's important to know what's required before notarizing for a minor, including whether your state allows it at all....

INFOGRAPHIC What's The Difference Between A Mobile Notary And A Notary Signing Agent? Updated 9-26-23. Many Notary entrepreneurs are...

Updated 9-26-23. Your journal entries provide an important record of your notarizations, so it's important to get the details right. But...

Updated 9-26-23. It's easy to make a mistake when notarizing which can lead to lawsuits. Notaries should never skip proper procedures,...