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How do you notarize if a signer can’t be present?
Updated 10-16-23. There are times when a signer urgently needs a notarization, but cannot appear in person before the Notary due to...
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Oct 30, 20233 min read


Low-cost ways to advertise your Notary business
Updated 10-16-23. Notaries starting or expanding a new business often don't have a lot of money to spend on marketing. Here are easy,...
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Oct 30, 20232 min read


4 common misconceptions about Notary Signing Agents
Updated 10-16-23. Many people — including Notaries — often have mistaken ideas about what a Notary Signing Agent is and what they can and...
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Oct 30, 20232 min read


How the NNA fights for Notaries through legislative advocacy
This article is the last in a series commemorating the 50th anniversary of the National Notary Association’s Model Notary Act (MNA) in...
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Oct 30, 20235 min read


Can a Notary accept an expired ID?
Updated 10-2-23. Notaries are presented with expired IDs more often than you might think. The elderly, disabled, impoverished, or any...
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Oct 16, 20233 min read


5 things to remember when preparing for your first notarization
Updated 10-2-23. You’ve just received your Notary commission and you’ve scheduled your first notarization. But do you still feel nervous?...
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Oct 16, 20232 min read


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, 20232 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, 20234 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 16, 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, 20233 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, 20232 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, 20231 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, 20233 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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Oct 11, 20234 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, 20233 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, 20232 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 25, 20233 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, 20231 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, 20233 min read

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