Updated 10-2-23. Notaries are presented with expired IDs more often than you might think. The elderly, disabled, impoverished, or any...

Updated 10-2-23. You’ve just received your Notary commission and you’ve scheduled your first notarization. But do you still feel nervous?...

A new California law will eventually authorize California Notaries to perform remote online notarizations — but not until the bill takes...

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...

In the world of notarization, the role of a Notary Public is often misunderstood. Many believe it's a straightforward job of signing and...

Updated 9-18-23. Properly verifying the identity of signers is one of a Notary’s core responsibilities. There are three primary methods...

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....

INFOGRAPHIC What's The Difference Between A Mobile Notary And A Notary Signing Agent? Updated 9-26-23. Many Notary entrepreneurs are...

Updated 9-26-23. Your journal entries provide an important record of your notarizations, so it's important to get the details right. But...

Updated 9-26-23. It's easy to make a mistake when notarizing which can lead to lawsuits. Notaries should never skip proper procedures,...

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...

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

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

By David Thun on September 11, 2023 In the past few years, Notaries have faced a global health crisis, a nationwide business shutdown, a...

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...

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

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...

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

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

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