What every Notary needs to know about journals
Updated 3-13-23. If you've ever asked why you need to keep a Notary journal, or what information a Notary needs to record in it, this...
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Aug 21, 20232 min read
How to record multiple Notary journal entries for a single assignment
Updated 5-17-23. During a single assignment, you may be asked to notarize more than one signature or even signatures on multiple...
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Aug 21, 20233 min read
Can I use a stamp to fill in Notary journal entries?
Updated 8-8-22. A detailed Notary journal helps protect you from claims of negligence and potential lawsuits. But, journal entries are...
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Aug 18, 20233 min read
Determine if ID is Acceptable for Notarization
Some states specify the types of ID a Notary may accept to identify a signer but many states leave the determination of an ID's...
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Aug 18, 20235 min read
Notary Basics: How to deal with unreliable or suspicious ID
Notaries help prevent fraud every time they take a signer's ID into hand to verify identity ... it's the Notary's #1 responsibility, and...
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Aug 18, 20233 min read
5 tips for authenticating a signer’s ID for notarization
A Notary’s primary duty is to authenticate identification before witnessing a signature. Follow these helpful tips for proper...
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Aug 18, 20234 min read
Notary guidelines for accepting or rejecting a signer's ID
Identifying signers is one of the most important responsibilities of every Notary. But determining if a particular ID is acceptable can...
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Aug 18, 20233 min read
Can Notaries accept copies of signer IDs?
Many Notaries have contacted us asking, “A signer just gave me a photocopy of his driver’s license. Can I accept it as ID?” Because many...
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Aug 18, 20231 min read
Can Notaries accept foreign passports or consular cards as signer ID?
Can Notaries accept foreign passports or consular cards as proof of a signer’s identity? — D.C., Texas Yes and no. A Texas Notary may...
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Aug 18, 20232 min read
Historic Notary Moment: Celebrating the 100th anniversary of President Calvin Coolidge's oath of off
One hundred years ago this month, Calvin Coolidge was sworn into office as the 30th President of the United States. This moment would...
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Aug 18, 20232 min read
How to notarize for a visually impaired signer
Things can get complicated if you are asked to notarize for a signer who is visually impaired. How can you be sure the signer is willing...
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Aug 18, 20234 min read
Credible Witness Notary Laws by State | Updated August 2023
Credible Witnesses are used when a signer does not have proper identification for a notarization. They act as a human ID and are required...
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Aug 18, 20234 min read
Are Digital IDs acceptable forms of Identification for the Notary Public?
Can a Notary Public accept digital forms of Identification? An electronic Driver License or State ID is a secure version of your physical...
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Aug 18, 20232 min read
In 2024, Notaries Who Have LLCs Need to Know This | Effective January 1st
The "Immediate Release" statement from FinCEN on September 29, 2022, announced the issuance of a final rule related to the "Beneficial...
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Aug 11, 20233 min read
Ask This One Question After Every Notary Appointment and Triple Your Revenue
Dec 07, 2022 You can listen to this blog on YouTube here A friend and I bought a liquor store we found listed on BizBuySell.com in the...
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Aug 11, 20236 min read
The Notary Client-Getting Formula
Dec 14, 2022 I almost didn’t graduate high school because of two subjects: Keyboarding and algebra. Keyboarding, by the way, was still...
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Aug 11, 20236 min read
How to Use Artificial Intelligence (ChatGPT) to Create Content for Your Notary Business
How to Use Artificial Intelligence (ChatGPT) to Create Content for Your Notary Business Dec 16, 2022 You can listen to this blog on...
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Aug 11, 20235 min read
How to Create a Low-Tech “No-Pressure” Contact List For Your Notary Business
How many people do you think you know? Back when I worked in the peripherals of the wedding industry, we estimated that the average...
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Aug 11, 20232 min read
Google "Notary Near Me"
(Excerpt from Notary Business Building Challenge Book) Have you ever Googled yourself? I'd like you to do it now . . . kind of. Pull up...
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Aug 11, 20231 min read
7 Ways to Use ChatGPT AI to Create Content For Your Notary Business (Even if you hate creating conte
Artificial Intelligence is the new frontier and it's barreling down upon us. Not everyone is happy about it. Some people are terrified...
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