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March 10, 2010
It’s often said that as California’s economy goes, so goes the nation’s. But if what’s happening in the Golden State continues to be a national indicator — marked by drastic cuts in services, resources and programs, including the simple qualification processes to commission its Notaries — California’s fiscal leadership perch is not one that other states will necessarily hold in high regard. .. Read More
March 10, 2010
With compliance and liability issues increasing dramatically, employers are faced with the need to set clear policies for their staff Notaries and to require sound recordkeeping and regular, formalized training to meet best practices requirements. .. Read More
March 10, 2010
A Virginia Senate subcommittee has halted legislation labeled “dangerous” by the NNA that would have redefined “satisfactory evidence of identity” to allow eNotarizations through video and audio conference technology without the physical appearance of the signer before a Notary Public... Read More
March 10, 2010
Signaling the defense industry’s increasing demand for identity proofing services, the NNA’s Trusted Enrollment Agent™ Program (TEA) has just received its largest ever request for TEA services, an Association official announced. “We are encouraged that companies in the defense industry are finally able to work through the many serious issues that have delayed the government identity proofing requirements,” the official said. The request for 1,800 separate assignments by NNA TEA-certified Notaries could be the beginning of many more and larger requests, he added. .. Read More
March 10, 2010
Notarial practices have been at the heart of several legal cases in recent years, and liability and compliance issues are a continuing concern for Notaries and their employers alike. Additionally, several states across the nation have recently modernized their Notary laws to better protect the public, and several more states are considering Notary statute updates in 2010... Read More
March 10, 2010
With the new, smaller “passport card” now available from the federal government for land and sea travel, Notaries in some states are now permitted to accept them as satisfactory evidence of identity from signers... Read More
March 10, 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 honored as the National Notary Association’s 2009 March Fong Eu Achievement Award recipient... Read More
March 10, 2010
In the six weeks since a massive earthquake devastated Haiti, the initial outpouring of aid has begun to reach those who need it most. But with more than 230,000 dead and more than 250,000 buildings destroyed, the need for charitable help has grown significantly. Officials estimate that more than 1.5 million people remain homeless, most of them huddled in makeshift shelters in areas prone to mudslides and floods as the island nation grapples with winter rains... Read More
March 10, 2010
As a result of recent Montana law changes that significantly modernized the state’s Notary regulations and procedures, newly commissioned Notaries in “The Treasure State” must now use an inking stamp-type seal with specific information and a standardized format. An embossing crimper-type seal may no longer be used... Read More
- Oregon: Notary Law Update - Revised Administrative Rules Tuesday, March 9, 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
