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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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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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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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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Sep 11, 20231 min read
Take our 2023 Notary survey
By David Thun on September 11, 2023 In the past few years, Notaries have faced a global health crisis, a nationwide business shutdown, a...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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