A Notary’s guide to spotting fake IDs
Updated 10-27-23. Verifying the identity of signers can be challenging considering how many types of ID are in circulation — and how good...
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Nov 6, 20235 min read
The Road to "Success" as a Notary Signing Agent is Personal
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...
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Nov 5, 20237 min read
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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...
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Oct 30, 20233 min read
How do you notarize if a signer can’t be present?
Updated 10-16-23. There are times when a signer urgently needs a notarization, but cannot appear in person before the Notary due to...
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Oct 30, 20232 min read
Low-cost ways to advertise your Notary business
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,...
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Oct 30, 20235 min read
How the NNA fights for Notaries through legislative advocacy
This article is the last in a series commemorating the 50th anniversary of the National Notary Association’s Model Notary Act (MNA) in...
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Oct 16, 20233 min read
Can a Notary accept an expired ID?
Updated 10-2-23. Notaries are presented with expired IDs more often than you might think. The elderly, disabled, impoverished, or any...
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Oct 16, 20232 min read
5 things to remember when preparing for your first notarization
Updated 10-2-23. You’ve just received your Notary commission and you’ve scheduled your first notarization. But do you still feel nervous?...
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Oct 16, 20232 min read
New California remote notarization law may take effect in 2030 — or later
A new California law will eventually authorize California Notaries to perform remote online notarizations — but not until the bill takes...
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Oct 16, 20234 min read
Signing Agent Tip: What to do when loan documents arrive late
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...
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Oct 16, 20233 min read
Notary Voices: The challenges Notaries face beyond the stamp and signature
In the world of notarization, the role of a Notary Public is often misunderstood. Many believe it's a straightforward job of signing and...
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Oct 11, 20233 min read
The 3 ways Notaries can properly identify signers
Updated 9-18-23. Properly verifying the identity of signers is one of a Notary’s core responsibilities. There are three primary methods...
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Oct 11, 20232 min read
Notarizing for minors: Special considerations
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....
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Oct 11, 20231 min read
What's the difference between a mobile Notary and a Notary Signing Agent?
INFOGRAPHIC What's The Difference Between A Mobile Notary And A Notary Signing Agent? Updated 9-26-23. Many Notary entrepreneurs are...
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Oct 11, 20233 min read
How to correct Notary journal entries
Updated 9-26-23. Your journal entries provide an important record of your notarizations, so it's important to get the details right. But...
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Oct 11, 20234 min read
5 Practical Tips for Avoiding Legal Trouble and Costly Mistakes in Your Business
Updated 9-26-23. It's easy to make a mistake when notarizing which can lead to lawsuits. Notaries should never skip proper procedures,...
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