Dignitaries, The NNA Call For Civility With Release Of ‘Why Coolidge Matters’
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
On the 87th anniversary of Calvin Coolidge’s swearing in as the 30th President of the United States, a call for a new era of civility in politics came with the release of the book "Why Coolidge Matters: How Civility in Politics Can Bring a Nation Together", published by the NNA. Officially presented to the Library of Congress on August 3, the book revisits the integrity and commitment to public service that defined the Coolidge Presidency — important lessons that can guide our political leaders of today and help transform America. More
LegalZoom Pilot Program Offers TEAs For Mobile Notary Services Tuesday, August 10, 2010
The Trusted Enrollment Agent Program™ has already established specially trained Notaries as trusted, reliable providers of identity proofing services — and now legal service company LegalZoom is launching a pilot program that uses the NNA’s growing pool of Trusted Enrollment Agents for traditional mobile Notary services also. More
Proper ID Is Always Proper Tuesday, August 10, 2010
A new law in Arizona that strengthens how Notaries identify signers illustrates the growing national focus on this vital responsibility at a time when identity fraud plays an increasing role in transactions that Notaries commonly encounter — such as mortgage and real estate closings. More
The Notary Public Code Of Professional Responsibility
Guiding Principle IX: Privacy Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Immigrant Population Declining, But ‘Notarios’ Still On The Loose Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Beware ‘Beneficial Interest’ When Relatives Need A Notary Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Conference Workshops Available Year Round Through Webcasts Friday, July 23, 2010
Without Personal Appearance, Judge Puts Brakes On DUI Cases Friday, July 23, 2010
Don’t Fall For The Old Excuses For Absent Signers Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Federal’ Seals Often Acceptable Wednesday, June 16, 2010
- ... Determine Venue?
The venue is the part of a notarial certificate that shows where the notarization took place. It is typically printed as “State of _______” and “County of ______” and the Notary fills the blanks for the location where the act took place. More - ... Determine The Awareness Of Disabled Signers?
- ... Obtain And File A Bond?
- ... Determine Representative Capacity?
- Death and Life
On rare occasions, Notaries are presented with the signature of a deceased individual and asked to notarize it — an official act that should never happen. It’s clearly impossible for a deceased signer to personally appear and be screened for willingness and awareness. More - When You Can’t Certify A Copy, Sometimes The Custodian Can
- Less But Not More — On Fees
- Be Wary Of Incomplete Documents
- ... Notarize A Signature By Mark?
Some signers can’t write their full name because of a physical ailment, but it still may be possible to notarize for them as long as they can make an ‘X’ or a similar symbol in a procedure called “signature by mark.” More - ... An ‘Apostille?’
- ... Venue?’
- … A Civil Law Notary?
- A Once-In-A-Lifetime Opportunity! Wednesday, July 7, 2010
- Michael Robinson Named NNA Executive Director Wednesday, May 5, 2010
- Notaries Come Together To Raise Funds For Haiti Survivors Wednesday, May 5, 2010
- Employer Services Group Helping To Manage Risk, Compliance Wednesday, May 5, 2010
- Sen. Patrick Leahy, Gov. James Douglas, And Christopher Coolidge Jeter Join The NNA President In Calling For Civility In American Politics With The Release Of A New Book, ‘Why Coolidge Matters’ Thursday, August 6, 2010
- CFO Jane Eagle Named Executive Vice President At The National Notary Association Thursday, August 6, 2010
- Michael Robinson Named Executive Director At The National Notary Association Wednesday, May 26, 2010
- National Notary Association Urges Employers Of Notaries To Attend Chicago Seminar On Limiting Risk, Liability Thursday, May 6, 2010
- Colorado Secretary of State Official Receives National Award Wednesday, May 5, 2010
- Resisting Temptations
Every day across America, countless Notaries are backed into a corner. Bosses, friends, relatives and others pressure them to bend, break or ignore the rules of notarization to make life easier.
More - Doing It The Right Way Is Your Best Defense
- Taking A Stand For Standards
- Notaries Gaining Fame In Hollywood
- Don’t Let A Little Mistake Cause Big Problems
- ‘Sovereign Citizens’ Pose Perplexing Notarial Requests
Notaries and government officials across the nation are reporting a sharp increase in the number of requests for protests and other uncommon and unauthorized acts. The increase is due to efforts on the part of certain people to get out of paying taxes, mortgages and other debts and to assert immunity from government authority. More - Volunteer Your Services To Help Your Community
- States Tighten Rules On Protecting Client Data
- Home Sales Begin Climb To Recovery
- Anti-Fraud Measure Invalidates Puerto Rico Birth Certificates
- Mortgage Fraud Down, But Not Out
- Tablet Computers Being Evaluated As Mobile Productivity Tools
- Lapses In Ethics, Best Practices Can Cost You
- By The Numbers
- From The Senior Managing Editor: The Right Conditions Will Achieve Results
- From Deborah M. Thaw: Celebrating The Legacy And Heritage Of America’s Notaries
- Nuts And Bolts: Can I Notarize Foreign Documents?
- Hotline: Keeping Proper eNotarization Records
- Beyond The Basics: Tread Carefully When A Signer Can’t Appear
- Many Homeowners Choosing Alternatives To Foreclosure
The options for struggling homeowners in this era of government stimulus go beyond the highly publicized mortgage rescue option, and they present potential opportunities for enterprising Notaries and Signing Agents. More
Wednesday, June 16, 2010 - NNA Offers Digital Seal Images For California Notaries
Establishing that a signer’s willingness and awareness to sign a document without improper influence is an essential part of a Notary’s duties. But sometimes understanding the nuances of ‘improper influence” can be confusing. Take the quiz below and test your knowledge.
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- Florida: Notary Law Update - Electronic Notarization Administrative Rules Wednesday, April 28, 2010
- Colorado: Notary Law Update - Administrative Rule Tuesday, April 13, 2010
- Oregon: Notary Law Update - Revised Administrative Rules Tuesday, March 9, 2010
- Oregon: Notary Law Update - House Bill 2085 Thursday, January 7, 2010
