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Understanding Notary technology: eSeals, eSignatures and digital certificates
Notarization used to be simple: the signer appears before the Notary with a signed paper document; the Notary identifies the signer; the...
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Jul 11, 20235 min read


A guide to remote notarization providers for Notaries
emote online notarizations (RONs) marry the convenience, speed, and efficiency of the digital world with the integrity of centuries-old...
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Jul 11, 202310 min read


10 Standards Of Practice For Remote Ink-Signed Notarizations
During the COVID-19 pandemic, several states issued temporary authorizations permitting Notaries to perform notarial acts on paper...
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Jul 11, 20234 min read


The State Of Remote Online Notarization
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,...
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Jul 11, 20238 min read


Remote notarization vs. traditional notarization
The use of new technology tools for notarizations has caused confusion for many people, including Notaries. There is remote online...
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Jul 11, 20234 min read


HOW to BECOME a NOTARY SIGNING AGENT
Notary Signing Agents (NSAs) facilitate loan closings for the mortgage finance industry. Before starting the NSA certification process,...
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Jul 11, 20237 min read


What Would You Do: The case of the improper Signing Agent request
Imagine this real-life scenario: You get an assignment for a mortgage refinance package for a local couple. The property is located in...
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Jul 10, 20231 min read


3 questions signers should never ask Notaries
While good customer service is an important part of any Notary business, your duties require you to say ‘no’ to any improper requests...
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Jul 10, 20232 min read


The 4 tools every Notary should have … and why
No matter what state a Notary is commissioned in, there are 4 essential tools that every Notary needs. These are: Your official Notary...
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Jul 10, 20232 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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Jul 10, 20233 min read


3 things customers get wrong — and Notaries need to know — about apostille services
Offering apostille services can be a good way for Notaries to earn additional income and diversify their services. But customers can be...
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Jul 10, 20232 min read


4 good ways to find new Notary customers
It can be tough to find customers for your Notary business in today's challenging economy. We asked Notaries on Facebook about the best...
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Jul 10, 20232 min read


7 ways to make your Notary business recession-proof
Demand for Notary services isn’t constant and as a professional Notary, you’re going to experience both periods of high and low demand...
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Jul 10, 20234 min read


Where do a signer and Notary have to be located during a remote notarization?
Because remote notarization is still a new process, many people aren't clear how it works — especially regarding where a Notary and...
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Jul 10, 20232 min read


5 questions to ask when choosing a RON platform
0 states have enacted laws permitting remote online notarizations (RON). In many of these states, you will need to choose an approved RON...
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Jul 10, 20234 min read


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How to fill out a Notary certificate
ompleting the Notary certificate wording correctly is an important part of the notarization process and critical in establishing the...
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Jul 10, 20232 min read


4 illegal things Notaries should never do — and why
reaking the law when parking, driving, or littering may earn you a ticket or a small fine. Breaking the law when notarizing can result in...
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Jul 10, 20234 min read


How to get good reviews for your Notary business
One of the best ways to get new customers for your Notary business is positive online reviews from your signers. In this article, NNA...
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Jul 10, 20232 min read


How to report a Notary crime
otaries are the first line of defense against forgery, identity theft, mortgage fraud and other document fraud crimes. This means that...
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Jul 10, 20235 min read

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