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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Updated 5-17-23. During a single assignment, you may be asked to notarize more than one signature or even signatures on multiple...

Updated 8-8-22. A detailed Notary journal helps protect you from claims of negligence and potential lawsuits. But, journal entries are...

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...

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...

A Notary’s primary duty is to authenticate identification before witnessing a signature. Follow these helpful tips for proper...

Identifying signers is one of the most important responsibilities of every Notary. But determining if a particular ID is acceptable can...

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...

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...