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July 7, 2010
The National Notary Association, the largest organization serving the nation’s 4.8 million Notaries, has announced its selection of a new Executive Director — only the fourth in its 53-year history — to provide the leadership, drive and innovation to guide the American Notary office at the most critical time in its history...
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July 7, 2010
Following the devastating 7.0 temblor that struck Haiti in January, the nationwide community of Notaries and the National Notary Foundation rallied together to deliver thousands of dollars in aid to victims that remain hospitalized, homeless and hungry...
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July 7, 2010
In response to increasing requests for assistance in complying with notarial law, implementing best practices and reducing exposure to risk, the NNA has reorganized and expanded its division serving U.S. organizations as the “Employer Services Group.”..
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July 7, 2010
From seal stamps and journals to educational tools and the Top 5 Notary “Must Haves,” the NNA’s Summer 2010 Catalog offers everything you need to carry out your duties with confidence and professionalism. The catalog also features specially re-priced items so that you may enjoy discounts on select Notary necessities...
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May 5, 2010
Moving to enable delegates to experience a wider array of speakers and subjects at Conference 2010 in Chicago, the NNA’s annual gathering this year will include more General Sessions over four days than ever offered before...
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May 5, 2010
For answers to questions on ethical issues, basic information on the role of Notaries, or other quick access to general Notary information, the NNA’s Online Library provides easy access to information with the click of a mouse...
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May 5, 2010
The NNA has published an updated edition of the Model Notary Act (MNA), the landmark model legislation that modernizes and enhances the role of the Notary Public Office, and it is available for download in PDF format from the NNA’s Web site...
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May 5, 2010
HONOLULU, HI — The National Notary Foundation has awarded a special scholarship grant to the University of Hawaii’s William S. Richardson School of Law in the name of State Attorney General Mark J. Bennett, who was the National Notary Association’s 2009 March Fong Eu Achievement Award recipient...
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May 5, 2010
The NNA has launched a new avenue for Notary education that delivers the latest information from the nation’s top experts directly to your computer. With a continuing series of live Webinars, NNA Vice President William A. Anderson is now presenting online guidance and instruction on subjects ranging from Notary basics to the finer points of Notary Signing Agent practice...
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March 10, 2010
Because of the pressing need for business guidance in the wake of precedent-setting legal cases involving Notaries, and with liability and compliance issues becoming a major concern nationwide, the NNA has opened a key session of its annual Conference to employers of Notaries...
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March 10, 2010
National Notary Association Vice President Charles N. Faerber was among representatives from around the world attending the inaugural meeting of the World Organization of Notaries (WON) October 16 in Henley-on-Thames, England...
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March 10, 2010
In the past year, four states — Colorado, Illinois, Montana and Rhode Island — have implemented major overhauls to their Notary laws and procedures. To help members in these states keep up with these extensive changes, the NNA has launched special sections on NationalNotary.org that provide detailed summaries of each state’s new rules...
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March 10, 2010
Keeping track of the various laws and procedures for notarizing across the United States is a challenging task. To help Notaries stay current with the rules and best practices, the National Notary Association has published the 2010-2011 edition of the U.S. Notary Reference Manual...
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March 10, 2010
The NNA has published an important white paper that underscores its longstanding leadership role in the expanding realm of electronic notarization. Continuing to advocate for widespread adoption of secure systems for electronic notarization, the NNA’s paper — The National Notary Association And Electronic Notarization — details the Association’s efforts and plans for the future...
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March 10, 2010
For NNA members in certain states that allow online access to Notary information, the NNA provides a one-stop Web service to check the status of your commission application...
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January 4, 2010
In recognition of their bold move to strengthen Notary standards in Rhode Island, Governor Donald L. Carcieri and Secretary of State A. Ralph Mollis were recently honored as the 2009 recipients of the NNA’s Calvin Coolidge Notary Award. ..
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January 4, 2010
To help Rhode Island’s 21,000 Notaries comply with the state’s new Standards of Conduct, the National Notary Association has produced its first-ever Notary Law Primer for the state. ..
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January 4, 2010
Of all the new, valuable features of the online Notary Bulletin, one of the most exciting is the repository of State News, which gives you immediate access to vital tips, news and the latest developments happening in your state...
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January 4, 2010
A significant advance in electronic identity verification was made recently when U.S. Magistrate Judge John M. Facciola became the first person to obtain a digital credential via an all-electronic identity enrollment performed in Washington, D.C., by a National Notary Association Trusted Enrollment Agent™ (TEA). ..
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January 4, 2010
Even careful Notaries can make unintended mistakes, but there is a way to protect yourself from monetary harm: Errors and Omissions (E&O) insurance. Unlike a bond, which is required in most states and is designed to protect the public, E&O insurance protects you. ..
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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


