Going The Extra Mile   
November 2, 2009

There are far too many Notaries who fail to handle their official acts with the level of responsibility and accountability that is born out of following the professional standards of care.

Your Commission Is A Door To Opportunity   
November 2, 2009

As a Notary, you have a reputation for personal integrity, professional competence and lending trust to any endeavor. You are also known for attention to detail and strong recordkeeping skills — valuable traits in just about any undertaking. Notaries across the nation are finding ways to combine their public duties with other valuable services to build successful new careers. Here are a few examples.

Body Language: A Silent Advantage   
November 2, 2009

Sometimes what you don’t say is louder than what you do. One of the primary reasons for verifying your clients’ identities and screening for willingness and awareness, is to make sure they aren’t trying to pull a fast one. The answers they give to a few basic questions can be very telling. But body language can provide crucial, non-verbal clues to a signer’s honesty.

Policies Create Office Harmony   
November 2, 2009

It’s not uncommon for Notaries to find themselves caught between the demands of their employers and the legal requirements of their commission. While cutting corners at the behest of a boss might be expedient at the time, it could — thanks to recent court rulings — open businesses and their Notaries to serious liability.

Facing The New Notary Frontier   
November 2, 2009

Notaries are facing New career frontiers. Whether they are looking to branch into eNotarizaion, identity proofing or tackling a new career path in a challenging economy, it’s hard to know when taking a chance on something new is wise or simply rash. If there’s someone who knows how to take a chance on new careers and succeed, it’s Richard Garriott. Garriott created some of the first and most successful videogame series of the 1980s. But he didn’t stop there. The son of an astronaut, he traveled into space himself with a Russian Soyuz crew — and, with the help of his Notary assistant, he officiated the first-ever weightless wedding in a specially-designed aircraft above Florida.Garriott recently spoke with The National Notary Notary about how Notaries can best meet the challenges of a rapidly changing future.

A Judicial Mandate For Professional Standards   
September 1, 2009
For decades, professional Notaries across the nation have urged government, industries, entrepreneurs — and even less dedicated or experienced Notaries — to embrace professional and ethical standards of notarial practice. It’s a simple, yet imperative ideal that helps ensure a valuable result: Trust in the public’s most important transactions, and confidence in the nation’s commercial and legal systems... Read More

Identity Management Paves New Road To Professionalism   
September 1, 2009
The nearly one thousand delegates, dignitaries, government officials and special guests who gathered in Las Vegas last June for the National Notary Association’s Conference 2009 came away with a renewed sense of hope, expectation and vigor... Read More

Five States To Watch In 2010   
September 1, 2009
2009 has been a year of change for Notaries. An uncertain economy has prompted many to rethink their role as Notaries and branch into new fields, with developments in technology and identity management opening new avenues. The National Notary took a look at five states where legal developments, professional standards and the economy may significantly impact Notaries as we approach 2010. .. Read More