The ‘Model Notary Act’ Takes On New Significance With 2010 Update Monday, February 1, 2010
Amid important legal cases involving Notaries, and with liability and compliance issues becoming a major concern for businesses and governments, the NNA has published a much-anticipated... More
New Lender Rules Underscore Need For Best Practices 
Monday, February 1, 2010
Notaries who have failed to follow best practices, or who have “slipped” on paying attention to detail, have inadvertently launched a small, but growing trend of mortgage lenders implementing their own requirements and rules for the Signing Agents they hire. More
‘Notaries For Haiti’ Campaign Needs Your Help To Provide Critical Humanitarian ReliefFriday, January 15, 2010
The National Notary Foundation is calling upon the nationwide community of Notaries and their families and friends to provide critical aid for the victims of the devastating Haiti earthquake... More
‘Please Help Haiti In Any Way Possible’
Monday, February 1, 2010
National Notary Association Member Gerrie Pierre-Fleurimond knows exactly how important it is to help the people of Haiti. Both she and her husband are of Haitian descent, and when the devastating earthquake hit in January they spent several days frantically searching for relatives and loved ones. More
Monday, February 1, 2010
National Notary Association Member Gerrie Pierre-Fleurimond knows exactly how important it is to help the people of Haiti. Both she and her husband are of Haitian descent, and when the devastating earthquake hit in January they spent several days frantically searching for relatives and loved ones. More
The Notary Public Code Of Professional Responsibility
Guiding Principle II: ImpartialityMonday, February 1, 2010
Impartiality is crucial to ensure the integrity of notarized documents. Notarial acts are trusted because Notaries serve as unbiased, third-party witnesses who verify a signer’s identity and willingness. That’s why it so important Notaries avoid even the appearance of bias when performing their duties, and why impartiality is the cornerstone of Guiding Principle II of The Notary Public Code of Professional Responsibility: More
Conference Workshops Explore ‘New Standard Of Care’ Monday, February 1, 2010
Oregon Notaries Can Now Charge $10 Fees Monday, February 1, 2010
West Virginia Using New Expiration Notices Monday, February 1, 2010
For California Notaries, A Signature On Every Line Monday, February 1, 2010
Hiring Increases Could Signal New Mortgage Activity Monday, February 1, 2010
‘Home Study Course’ Graduates Monday, February 1, 2010
- ... Change My Commission Status?
Any time you change your name or address, it must be communicated to your state’s Notary Public authority as soon as possible. More - ... Avoid Being Sued?
- ... Give An Oath To A Credible Identifying Witness?
- ... A Signature By Mark?
- Understanding The Venue
The “venue” portion of the notarial certificate can be a source of confusion for Notaries. The venue denotes where the actual notarization took place, not where your bond is filed, where you live or where you hold your commission.More - A Seal Here, And A Seal There
- Your Capacity On Capacity
- Acknowledging Acknowledgments
- ... Undue Influence?
“Undue Influence” is an attempt to cause a person to do something he or she would not do if left to act freely. During a notarization, undue influence can include a third party attempting to force a client to sign or persuade a Notary... More - ... A Deed Of Trust?
- ... Imposture?
- ... A False Certificate?
- Carcieri, Mollis Receive 2009 Calvin Coolidge Notary Award Monday, January 4, 2010
- Rhode Island Law Primer Debuts Monday, January 4, 2010
- Online 'Bulletin' Brings Issues Directly To You Monday, January 4, 2010
- TEA Performs First All-Electronic Identity Proofing Monday, January 4, 2010
- E&O Insurance Is A Notary's Best Shield Monday, January 4, 2010
- Your Benefits: NSA Hotline January 4, 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
- The New Standard Of Care
Notaries, their employers and state governments across the nation increasingly are taking aggressive action to ensure that the notarizations performed on their watch are handled with care, professionalism and integrity. More - Positively Identified
- Notary Myths
- Every Record Book Tells A Story
- Sealing The Deal On Collectible Authenticity
An increasing need for authentication of genuine collectibles is bolstering the need for Notaries in the burgeoning celebrity memorabilia industry. More - Market Your Business On Facebook
- eRecording Campaign Spreads To More States
- U.S. Military Marches Toward Paperless Medical Records
- Travel Agencies Drumming Up Business With Notarizations
- Cost Effective Marketing With Press Releases
- Ship Captain Says 'I Do' To A Seafaring Commission
- Viruses Infecting Cell Phones
- By The Numbers
- From The Senior Managing Editor: How Much Do You ‘Care?’
- From Deborah M. Thaw: A New Year Means A New Appreciation For Our Work
- Nuts And Bolts: The Art Of Saying ‘No’ Professionally
- Hotline: When Notarizing For Your Boss, State Law Comes First
- Staying Ahead of Identity Theft: A Few Precautions To Keep Phishers At Bay
- New Lender Rules Underscore Need For Best Practices
Notaries who have failed to follow best practices, or who have “slipped” on paying attention to detail, have inadvertently launched a small, but growing trend of mortgage lenders implementing their own requirements and rules for the Signing Agents they hire. More
Monday, February 1, 2010 - Surge In Loan Modifications Creates Opportunity, Caution
- Bill May Reduce Rushed Closing Assignments For Signing Agents
Notaries are both private individuals and public servants. When the Notary is the employee of a private business, things can get quite unnerving if a request from an employer conflicts with state law or best notarial practices. Take this quiz and see if you can balance the fine line between employee and Notary responsibilities.
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- Oregon: Notary Law Update - Revised Administrative Rules Friday, January 8, 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
