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Need 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 […]
» Read more4 Things To Know About Using Your Notary Seal And Journal At The Office By David Thun on December 08, 2016 in Best Practices Updated 12-4-17. When you’re at the office, you always do what your boss tells you to do, right? Not when it comes to demands and involving your Notary seal and journal. Protecting your seal and journal from […]
» Read moreWhat Steps Must Be Taken When A Notary Dies? By David Thun on December 07, 2017 The death of a friend or loved one always leaves challenges for those left behind. Grieving the loss and unwinding the deceased’s personal and financial affairs are among these challenges. When the loved one was a Notary, those left behind may not know or […]
» Read moreUpdated 11-27-17. A Notary is an impartial witness to the signing of important documents. But how do you stay impartial if the signer is a family member? Spouses, parents, siblings and children often need documents notarized. Here are some helpful tips for handling notarization requests from family members. Only Some States Say It’s Okay To Notarize For Relatives If asked […]
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