Budget Crunch LengthensCommission, Testing Process
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
It’s often said that as California’s economy goes, so goes the nation’s. But if what’s happening in the Golden State continues to be a national indicator — marked by drastic cuts in services, resources and programs, including the simple qualification processes to commission its Notaries — California’s fiscal leadership perch is not one that other states will necessarily hold in high regard. More
Managing Risk Amid TheNew Notary Landscape
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
With compliance and liability issues increasing dramatically, employers are faced with the need to set clear policies for their staff Notaries and to require sound recordkeeping and regular, formalized training to meet best practices requirements. More
Virginia Halts Bill To Remove ‘Personal Appearance’ From eNotarization
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
A Virginia Senate subcommittee has halted legislation labeled “dangerous” by the NNA that would have redefined “satisfactory evidence of identity” to allow eNotarizations through video and audio conference technology without the physical appearance of the signer before a Notary Public. More
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
A Virginia Senate subcommittee has halted legislation labeled “dangerous” by the NNA that would have redefined “satisfactory evidence of identity” to allow eNotarizations through video and audio conference technology without the physical appearance of the signer before a Notary Public. More
TEAs Being Dispatched For Largest Ever
Defense Industry Assignment
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Signaling the defense industry’s increasing demand for identity proofing services, the NNA’s Trusted Enrollment Agent™ Program (TEA) has just received its largest ever request for TEA services, an Association official announced. “We are encouraged that companies in the defense industry are finally able to work through the many serious issues that have delayed the government identity proofing requirements,” the official said. More
Defense Industry Assignment
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Signaling the defense industry’s increasing demand for identity proofing services, the NNA’s Trusted Enrollment Agent™ Program (TEA) has just received its largest ever request for TEA services, an Association official announced. “We are encouraged that companies in the defense industry are finally able to work through the many serious issues that have delayed the government identity proofing requirements,” the official said. More
Guiding Principle X: Seeking Instruction Wednesday, March 10, 2010
New U.S. Passport Cards Accepted As ID For Notarization In Some States
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
NNF Grant To Law School Honors Hawaii Attorney General Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Earthquake Survivors Need Continued Help Through ‘Notaries For Haiti’ Campaign Wednesday, March 10, 2010
New Montana Notary Seal And Ink Requirements Now In Effect
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
- ... Notarize For Signer I Cannot Communicate With?
A vital element of a sound notarization is the ability for the Notary to communicate directly with a signer to verify identity, willingness and awareness, or to recite an oath or affirmation, among other things. More - ... Change My Commission Status?
- ... Avoid Being Sued?
- ... Give An Oath To A Credible Identifying Witness?
- Tying Up Loose Ends
If a document is missing notarial certificate wording, or if the document contains certificate wording that is not allowed in your state, you should attach and use a loose certificate instead. More - Understanding The Venue
- A Seal Here, And A Seal There
- Your Capacity On Capacity
- ... A Testator?
A “testator” is the term for a man who has made out a last will and testament. The term for a woman making out a will is a “testatrix.” More - ... Undue Influence?
- ... A Deed Of Trust?
- ... Imposture?
- Conference 2010 Offers Training For Notary Employers Wednesday, March 10, 2010
- NNA Attends Inaugural Meeting Of Global Notary Organization Wednesday, March 10, 2010
- State-Specific Web Sites Provide Vital Guidance Wednesday, March 10, 2010
- 2010 ’U.S. Notary Reference Manual’ Now Available Wednesday, March 10, 2010
- Leading The Push For Secure eNotarization Into The Future Wednesday, March 10, 2010
- Your Benefits: Get Your Commission Application Status Online Wednesday, March 10, 2010
- Model Notary Act of 2010 Establishes New Standards Of Care For Office Of Notary Public Thursday, February 4, 2010
- Rhode Island Governor and Secretary of State Receive National Recognition For Issuing Executive Order Creating New Standards Of Conduct For Notaries Public Tuesday, November 10, 2009
- First Digitally-Signed Judicial Order Issued By U.S. District Court Federal Magistrate Judge; Identity Verified by TEA Thursday, September 25, 2009
- Notaries Have “A Common Law Duty To Keep Records Of Their Official Acts,” Says Article In Prominent Law Review Monday, August 3, 2009
- Minnesota Law Enforcement, Courts Endorse Electronic Notarization In Filing Of Charges Against Criminals Monday, June 1, 2009
- Caution!
Notary Risks On The Rise, Even With Lawful Requests • Loan Modifications, ‘Mortgage Rescue’ Firms Adding To Problems • More And More Are Asking: ‘What’s A Legitimate Notary Act?’
More - 2010 Notary Of The Year: Daniel C. Lewis
- Can You Spot Warning Signs?
- Personal Appearance
- Rising Deed Fraud Places Notaries On The Front Line
Mortgage fraud may be the hot topic among law enforcement officials, but another type of real estate-related fraud — deed fraud — is on the rise. More - Dubai Becomes First eNotarized State In Arab World
- Government Officials Giving Thumbs Up To Thumbprints
- Identity Fraud Surging In Mortgage Transactions
- Notaries Making Splash In Local Politics
- eMortgage Use Surging Up
- Pioneering The Path From Nurse To Notary Entrepreneur
- Refugee Requests Up Following Haiti Quake
- Pay Attention To The Details
- By The Numbers
- From The Senior Managing Editor: Your Reactions To Recent Ruling
- From Deborah M. Thaw: Trust Your Instincts, But Rely On Your Training
- Nuts And Bolts: When Tools Break
- Hotline: Sticking To Fundamentals Is Your Best Protection
- Beyond The Basics: State Notary Laws All Over The Map
- TEAs Being Dispatched For Largest Ever Defense Industry Assignment
Signaling the defense industry’s increasing demand for identity proofing services, the NNA’s Trusted Enrollment Agent™ Program (TEA) has just received its largest ever request for TEA services, an Association official announced. “We are encouraged that companies in the defense industry are finally able to work through the many serious issues that have delayed the government identity proofing requirements,” the official said. More
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 - Virginia Halts Bill To Remove ‘Personal Appearance’ From eNotarization
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- Oregon: Notary Law Update - Revised Administrative Rules Tuesday, March 9, 2010
- Oregon: Notary Law Update - House Bill 2085 Thursday, January 7, 2010
- North Dakota: Notary Law Update - House Bill 1072 Tuesday, January 5, 2010
- Rhode Island: Notary Law Update - Governor's Executive Order 09-08 Thursday, November 5, 2009
