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Phillip Browne, April 13, 2026
Fraud and forgery have turned refinance transactions into the mortgage industry's most dangerous minefield. The numbers are staggering — and the implications for every Notary Signing Agent in America are urgent.
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NNA Staff, May 4, 2026
The NNA is proud to announce that Melissa Battle, founder and owner of Notarizing Tampa in Florida, has been chosen as the 2026 Influencer of the Year.
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David Thun, April 28, 2026
Do you know the right way — and the wrong way — to fill out a Notary certificate? Take our quiz and test yourself.
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NNA Staff, April 20, 2026
A Virginia Notary asks how Notary fees should be charged in their state. The NNA Notary Hotline provides guidance.
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NNA Staff, April 13, 2026
A Massachusetts Notary asks if a nurse and social worker can serve as credible witnesses to identify a patient needing Notary services. The NNA Notary Hotline answers the question.
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NNA Staff, April 6, 2026
A Massachusetts Notary asks if patient medical records can be used to identify signers at a nursing home. The NNA Notary Hotline answers the question.
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Marcy Tiberio, March 30, 2026
Learn how a Notary Signing Agent must keep the loan document signing appointment on track and ensure that distractions do not disrupt the process.
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NNA Staff, March 30, 2026
A Pennsylvania Notary asks if they should perform a signature witnessing if a personally known signer presents a pre-signed document. The NNA Notary Hotline answers the question.
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David Thun and Susi Sivkov, March 23, 2026
Ozie H. Stallworth of the North Carolina Secretary of State's office is honored this year for his work shaping Notary technology and training.
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NNA Staff, March 23, 2026
A Missouri Notary asks what happens to their Notary seal, Notary journal and errors and omissions insurance policy after resigning a Notary commission. The NNA Notary Hotline answers the questions