Category: Nationwide

As Notaries, it’s our duty to help protect people from fraud. But that doesn’t mean we can’t fall prey to fraud ourselves. Read the full article here: Scams That Prey On Notaries

While minor errors on a notarial certificate might not seem to be a big deal, they can lead to major headaches down the road. The good news is that many of the most common notary mistakes are simple and easily avoided. Read the full article here: Avoid Common Notary Mistakes

(Originally published in the October 2014 issue of The National Notary.) Notaries often are asked to do something not covered by state law and that may — or may not — seem on the up and up. In these situations, is it better to perform the notarization or turn the request down? Below are scenarios that fall into this gray area […]

The National Notary Association has a great article in their most recent newsletter talking about privacy issues and collecting signer thumbprints. Did you know that California passed a law in 1996 requiring notaries to obtain journal thumbprints for signers of certain documents; and many Notaries nationwide continue to record signer thumbprints in their official notarial journal. Currently, two states require […]

Today’s edition of the Notary Bulletin from National Notary Association has a great article titled “Notary Basics: Determining A Signer’s Awareness” While Notaries are not expected to be experts in human consciousness, you should be prepared to make a layperson’s determination of the mental awareness of your signers. In some states this critical assessment of a person’s willingness to sign […]

Today’s edition of the Notary Bulletin from National Notary Association has a great article titled “Your Guide To Notary Oaths And Affirmations” The article goes over the differences between oaths and affirmations and provides tips for conducting both. Click here to read the full article: Your Guide To Notary Oaths And Affirmations Here are some other helpful tips & tutorials […]