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Notaries always need to be on guard against possible fraud. These 5 scenarios describe common scams used to trick Notaries: The Demanding Boss The Sneaky Spouse The Real Estate Thief The Elder Abuser The Unknown Imposter Check out the details here: 5 Scammers Notaries Need To Watch Out For
» Read moreCharging travel fees follows different rules than charging for a notarization. Before Florida Notaries charge a travel fee, here are 5 important guidelines to follow. Read the full article to find out all the details: 5 Tips For Notaries Charging Travel Fees
» Read moreMany employers assume paying for a Notary’s commission and tools means the employer owns those tools — but in Florida the law says otherwise. Read the full article to find out more: Who Owns Your Notary Commission, Seal And Journal?
» Read moreNeed Help Spotting Phony IDs And Impostors? F.E.A.R. Is Your Friend Visit NNA here: https://www.nationalnotary.org/ By David Thun on April 11, 2017 in Best Practices Updated 3-27-18. Many states tell Notaries what types of ID they may accept — but they don’t teach you how to spot fake identification. And what do you do if the ID is genuine, but it was […]
» Read moreHabits And Missteps That Could Put Notaries At Risk When you’re a Notary, it’s all too easy for a misstep to land you in hot water. Learn how just a bit of extra care can keep you on the straight and narrow. Click here to read more
» Read moreHow To Correct Notary Journal Entries In FloridaWhat to do if you need to fix a mistake while recording information in your journal. Click here to read more
» Read more3 Questions For Notaries To Ask When Dealing With Foreign-Language Issues Updated 1-31-18. Notarizing a document written in a language you can’t read or understand presents some tricky issues. How can you be sure the document says what is claimed? What if the signature is in a language you don’t understand? Before notarizing a foreign language document, here are three important […]
» Read moreWhat Every Notary Needs To Know About Journals Updated 1-30-18. If you’ve ever had questions about why you need to keep a Notary journal, or what information needs to be recorded in it, here are answers to common questions that come up. Should Every Notary Keep A Journal? Yes. Most states require or strongly recommend that Notaries own and maintain […]
» Read moreHow To Certify A Copy Of A Document By David Thun on April 09, 2014 in Best Practices Updated 1-23-18. Notaries are often asked by signers to verify that a reproduction or photocopy of an original document is a true, complete and correct copy of the original. This is called “certifying a copy” or “copy certification.” Whether you can do so […]
» Read moreNotary Tip: How To Deal With Blank Spaces On Documents By David Thun on January 19, 2017 in Best Practices Updated 1-23-18. You’ve just been handed a document to notarize. The signer’s ID checks out, but then you spot several blank spaces in the main body of the document. Can you proceed, or do you have to call a halt to the […]
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