Montana Law Primer: A Pocket Guide To State Notarial Laws
November 2, 2009

To help you stay up to date on Montana’s new law, Senate Bill 299, the NNA has published its first-ever Notary law primer for the state.

Looking For Notary Shining Stars
November 2, 2009

The National Notary Association is now accepting nominations for the 2010 Notary of the Year — that person who embodies the best of what it means to be a Notary Public.

Your Benefits: My NNA Profile
November 2, 2009

A powerful tool to help you manage your commission with the touch of a button is available through My NNA Profile. The service is free to members and non-members alike.

Notary Of The Year: Seeking Applications For 2010 Honorees
July 13, 2009
Are you a leader who breaks new ground and helps move the Notary office forward? Do you know a Notary who achieves a standard of professionalism that is emulated by others? Are you proactive in promoting the cause of Notaries to your local lawmakers?.. Read More

Check Your Order Status At NationalNotary.org
July 6, 2009
Have you ordered supplies from the NNA and want to know when to expect them in your mailbox? Now it’s easy to check your order status through NationalNotary.org... Read More

Customer Service Hours Extended
June 29, 2009
From the East Coast to Hawaii, from North Dakota to the Gulf Coast, the NNA serves Notaries throughout the United States — which is why the Association now offers extended customer service hours... Read More

Conference Webcasting A Hit
June 22, 2009
One of the most successful innovations introduced at this year’s National Notary Association Conference in Las Vegas was the live broadcasting of seven key events over the Internet. More than 1,000 people from around the nation signed up to watch each Webcast... Read More

New Law Seminars In Colorado
June 8, 2009
Colorado recently enacted a new law that significantly expands the journal-keeping requirement for Notaries in the state. Senate Bill 111, which goes into effect July 1, represents a periodic renewal of the state’s Notary laws and includes a variety of tweaks and adjustments that may affect how Notaries fulfill their duties... Read More

New, Robust ‘Notary Bulletin’ Moves Online
June 8, 2009
The Notary Bulletin is undergoing a major transformation to an all-new electronic format. A more robust and dynamic version will debut online this summer, bringing the most relevant and up-to-date information as quickly as possible... Read More

NNA Unveils First ‘Webinar’
June 1, 2009
New York Notaries were the first to take advantage of the NNA’s new high-tech webinars that combine the convenience of online courses and instant communication with a seminar instructor... Read More

FedEx Offers NNA Members Great Deal
May 26, 2009
The NNA is taking advantage of a new working arrangement with FedEx^® to offer discounts to members of up to 26 percent on selected delivery services. This is a pure NNA member benefit. There are no additional costs and no minimum shipping requirements to receive the discounts... Read More

Proskauer Rose Law Firm One of Country’s Oldest and Most Respected
May 18, 2009
Proskauer Rose LLP, the firm that recently drafted a white paper on the groundbreaking case of Vancura v Katris, has a long history of handling complex issues of law. Founded in 1875, Proskauer Rose is an international law firm of 700 attorneys serving clients from offices around the world... Read More

‘My NNA Profile’ Gateway To Online Convenience For Members
May 18, 2009
Members now have a new, more convenient way to manage online purchases, training and membership information through the new “My NNA Profile” feature right here at NationalNotary.org... Read More

New Primers Keep Up With New Laws
May 11, 2009
In ongoing efforts to keep members abreast of all the new laws affecting Notaries, the NNA has published four new editions of its popular and useful Notary Law Primers. The new editions cover changes in California, Hawaii, Illinois and Nevada notarial laws... Read More

Trusted Notary Program Set To Become Industry ‘Gold Standard’
May 1, 2009
As a way to help prevent fraud and increase professional standards of practice, the NNA has launched the Trusted Notary™ Certification Program and made it available online. The Program's goal is to offer Notaries a professional “gold standard” distinction as an NNA Certified Trusted Notary™, in the same way the Realtor® designation is bestowed upon qualified real estate agents... Read More

Online Course Access Enhanced
May 1, 2009
Access to all of the NNA's online courses has been enhanced and streamlined, so you can begin the course soon after you've registered. When you enroll in any NNA online course from nationalnotary.org, such as a required state education course, the procedure is simple... Read More

NNA Offering New Law Seminars In Illinois
April 20, 2009
Significant Notary law changes take effect in Illinois this year and to help Notaries keep abreast of these revisions, the NNA will be offering seminars in the state starting in May... Read More

Foundation Gives Boost To Hurricane Ike Relief Efforts
April 13, 2009
When Hurricane Ike hit Texas in September 2008, it wreaked havoc on Gulf Coast communities, becoming one of the most destructive storms in U.S. history. Even as much of the nation turned its attention to the presidential campaign and the bleak economic news, America’s Notaries and the National Notary Association did not forget the victims, even when facing hard times themselves... Read More

Bally’s Hotel Rooms Available For $65 During Conference 2009
March 16, 2009
The NNA has made it easier for Notaries to attend Conference 2009 by negotiating a reduced room rate — $65 a night — at the event’s venue, Bally’s Las Vegas. The rate is available to delegates June 7–11, which includes pre-Conference events, and free parking... Read More

The Notary Professional Debuts For Section Members
March 9, 2009
With the NNA’s five professional sections now online, eNotarization, Legal Professionals, Notary Signing Agent, Immigration and Small Business members this month were introduced to The Notary Professional, the new eNewsletter that delivers the latest news, career tips and industry trends for Notaries specialists... Read More

NNA Offering Onsite Training
March 9, 2009
From proofs of life to subscribing witnesses to out-of-state certificate wording: Notaries need up-to-date information to do their jobs well. But it is no longer necessary to drive across town — or across the state — to find a class. The NNA can come to you... Read More

Notary Code of Ethics Required Reading In American Samoa
March 3, 2009
American Samoa is the latest U.S. territory to add a legal provision to its statutes that requires Notaries to follow the NNA’s influential Notary Public Code of Professional Responsibility in order to strengthen and improve notarial ethics and conduct... Read More

Model Legislation: Inviting Your Comments On Revised Model Notary Act To Be Published In 2009
January 20, 2009
The Model Notary Act of 2009 will be published by the National Notary Association later this year. The 2009 Act will be the fourth in a series of influential NNA model acts — published so far in 1973, 1984 and 2002 — that have been adopted, in whole or part, by more than 40 U.S. states and territories... Read More

NNA Hosts Delegation Of Chinese Notary Officials
November 17, 2008
CHATSWORTH, CA — Facing increased demands on China’s Notary system and the government’s push to expand its economy, a high-level delegation from China visited the National Notary Association for first-hand guidance on American notarial practices and technological innovations, taking home strategic new ideas and insights on modernizing their system. .. Read More

Partnership: LSI Now Using NNA-Certified Signing Agents
November 10, 2008
Title and loan settlement services provider LSI is now using NNA-certified and background-screened Signing Agents for loan document work — providing highly trained Notaries with a new avenue for income in the tight real estate market... Read More

Commentary: When Law Is Silent, NNA’s Ethical Code Speaks Out Loud And Clear
October 27, 2008
Last year, the NNA celebrated its 50th birthday. This year, the Association deservedly must congratulate itself on the 10th anniversary of what may prove to be its greatest contribution to the Notary office in the United States — publication of The Notary Public Code of Professional Responsibility. .. Read More

NNA: Introducing Our New Chief Executive
September 29, 2008
Preparing for a future that will be accelerated by increasing national demands for secure electronic transactions, the National Notary Association has named a new Chief Executive Officer. Larisa B. Gurnick, a veteran executive with extensive experience in high-level marketing and organizational management, has been selected to lead the NNA’s efforts in capturing opportunities brought about by eNotarization and new requirements for identification verification and security in domestic and global transactions. .. Read More

Calling All Notaries… Victims of Hurricane Ike Need Your Help NOW!
September 17, 2008
The National Notary Foundation is calling on you … and all Notaries … again to provide valuable aid for the victims of Hurricane Ike, which has left millions of people in Texas and other states trying to piece their lives back together... Read More