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Sep 25, 20233 min read

4 easy steps to building a personal brand as a Notary

Updated 9-12-23. If you want to launch a new Notary business or you are an experienced Notary seeking to reinvent yourself, building your...

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Notary Tip: 4 steps to take if you are sued

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Sep 25, 20232 min read

Notary Tip: 4 steps to take if you are sued

Updated 9-12-23. Notaries can be sued at any time — even when notarizations are performed correctly. It's crucial you follow these 4...

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A guide to notarizing for prison inmates

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Sep 25, 20233 min read

A guide to notarizing for prison inmates

Updated 9-12-23. There are strict guidelines for Notaries to follow when entering a correctional facility to meet with a signer....

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Notary Basics: Avoiding the unauthorized practice of law

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Sep 11, 20233 min read

Notary Basics: Avoiding the unauthorized practice of law

Notary Basics: Avoiding the unauthorized practice of law Updated 8-29-23. A Notary is not a lawyer. In fact, it is against the law for...

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‘Gray areas’ that often confound Notaries

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Sep 11, 20233 min read

‘Gray areas’ that often confound Notaries

Updated 8-29-23. Notaries sometimes encounter situations or 'gray areas' such as having to question a signer's mental state or reject a...

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FAQ: The difference between a 'living will' and a last will and testament

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Sep 11, 20232 min read

FAQ: The difference between a 'living will' and a last will and testament

FAQ: The difference between a 'living will' and a last will and testament Updated 8-29-23. You may be asked at some point to notarize...

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Sep 11, 20232 min read

5 tips for a perfect Notary profile photo

Updated 7-25-23. Whether you market your mobile Notary or Signing Agent services through a website, Facebook or online directories such...

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Mortgage Industry Professionals: Becoming a Certified Notary Signing Agent Could Be a Winning Strate

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Sep 8, 20232 min read

Mortgage Industry Professionals: Becoming a Certified Notary Signing Agent Could Be a Winning Strate

While interest rates remain high, competition in mortgage finance remains fierce, and deal flow is still lower than most industry...

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A tough road ahead for Maui Notaries, NNA replacing destroyed supplies

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Sep 8, 20231 min read

A tough road ahead for Maui Notaries, NNA replacing destroyed supplies

While relief efforts on Maui continue amid the disastrous wildfire that decimated the historic town of Lahaina, the focus will soon shift...

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Sep 8, 20234 min read

7 reasons you need a Google Business Profile for your Notary business

One of the biggest challenges for Signing Agents and mobile Notaries is marketing yourself to find steady business. That’s why it’s...

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What’s the difference between ink stamp and embosser Notary seals?

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Sep 8, 20232 min read

What’s the difference between ink stamp and embosser Notary seals?

Almost every state requires Notaries to use an official seal when notarizing physical documents. Traditional seals typically come in two...

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Notary Business: How to offer apostille services

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Sep 8, 20235 min read

Notary Business: How to offer apostille services

By Judith Lawrence, Guest Contributor on August 16, 2021 Updated 8-21-23. Mobile Notaries across the country constantly look for ways to...

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Why it’s important to keep careful records of your Notary fees

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Sep 8, 20233 min read

Why it’s important to keep careful records of your Notary fees

Keeping a written record is always a sound practice when it comes to financial transactions. But in the past, many people didn’t pay...

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Notarizing documents from other countries

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Sep 8, 20233 min read

Notarizing documents from other countries

Notarizing documents from foreign countries can be confusing for Notaries. Here we'll answer some general questions and provide you with...

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Handling certified copies of public records and other unusual Notary requests

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Sep 8, 20232 min read

Handling certified copies of public records and other unusual Notary requests

Updated 8-21-23. Many Notaries have been asked to notarize copies of birth certificates, marriage certificates or other public records....

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4 ways to find a mentor for your mobile Notary business

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Aug 28, 20232 min read

4 ways to find a mentor for your mobile Notary business

Updated 8-14-23. One of the most common questions asked by mobile Notaries starting their own businesses is how to find a mentor to guide...

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Notary Signing Agent Document FAQ: Conveyance Deeds

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Aug 28, 20232 min read

Notary Signing Agent Document FAQ: Conveyance Deeds

Click to expand.Updated 8-14-23. Notary Signing Agents deal with a wide variety of documents during a loan signing. In this article, we...

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Aug 28, 20233 min read

Mobile Notary Tip: The do’s and don’ts of writing a strong online profile

Mobile Notary Tip: The do’s and don’ts of writing a strong online profile Updated 7-25-23. In many cases, the first contact a potential...

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3 questions to ask before you notarize a foreign-language document

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Aug 28, 20232 min read

3 questions to ask before you notarize a foreign-language document

Updated 8-14-23. While it’s possible to notarize a document written in a foreign language, it’s very important to take steps to ensure...

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How to handle requests for your Notary journal entries

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Aug 21, 20234 min read

How to handle requests for your Notary journal entries

Updated 5-1-23. Sometimes a customer will ask for a copy of Notary's journal entry, and new Notaries may not know how to respond to such...

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