In Hispanic countries, Notarios Publicos are highly trained legal professionals akin to attorneys who provide legal advice and draft...

he origins of Notaries can be traced to ancient Egypt — a time when making records official transactions became important to humanity....

Notarization is the official fraud-deterrent process that assures the parties of a transaction that a document is authentic, and can be...

Notaries are public officials appointed by the governments of the 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia and the five U.S. territories...

Millions of Americans serve as Notaries Public to protect consumers from fraud and identity theft. In fact, they are in such high demand...

A Notary Public is an official of integrity appointed by state government — typically by the secretary of state — to serve the public as...

In our global society, Notaries are increasingly asked to notarize documents written in foreign languages they cannot read. Generally,...

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

Mobile Notaries across the country constantly look for ways to grow their business. One of the ways they do this is by adding services....

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...

For many Notaries, loan signings have been their business focus for many years. While I offer NSA services as part of my business, I know...

As impartial, trusted witnesses, Notaries Public are a major line of defense against fraud. So it makes sense that they would also play a...

Webcam notarizations have become the hot-button, Notary issue of the 21st century. The debate started five years ago when Virginia...

When you're ready to perform remote online notarizations, there are two choices getting started. Many Notaries sign up with a RON vendor...

If you want to start performing remote online notarizations (RON), you will likely need a RON vendor who will provide the tools for you...

There is a lot of confusion about electronic notarizations, electronic signatures, remote online notarization (RON) and how they differ....

Notarization used to be simple: the signer appears before the Notary with a signed paper document; the Notary identifies the signer; the...

emote online notarizations (RONs) marry the convenience, speed, and efficiency of the digital world with the integrity of centuries-old...

During the COVID-19 pandemic, several states issued temporary authorizations permitting Notaries to perform notarial acts on paper...

A few years ago, if you had asked if it were possible to notarize for a signer who was hundreds or thousands of miles away from you,...