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Do I Have To Record Work-Related Notarizations?

Do I Have To Record Work-Related Notarizations?

My employer requires me to be a Notary as part of my job. I record notarizations I perform outside the job, but do I need to document every signature of my employer for work-related notarizations?

Wisconsin Notaries Now Regulated By New State Agency

Wisconsin Notaries Now Regulated By New State Agency

Wisconsin’s Notaries are now under the authority of the state Department of Financial Institutions (DFI), which has taken over the administration of new and renewing Notary commission applications from the Secretary of State.

States Taking Aim At Notarios, Unauthorized Practice of Immigration Law

States Taking Aim At Notarios, Unauthorized Practice of Immigration Law

The nationwide federal crackdown against immigration assistance scams and the unauthorized practice of law has resulted in more than a dozen states filing nearly 70 criminal or civil cases against individuals and businesses, including those who advertise themselves as Notario Publicos.

Egyptian Notary Plays Key Role In Mubarak Financial Probe

Egyptian Notary Plays Key Role In Mubarak Financial Probe

An Egyptian Notary was summoned to authenticate documents signed by the wife of Egypt’s former President Hosni Mubarak — documents that relinquished cash and property over to Egyptian authorities.

Journal Thumbprint Helps Lead To Murder Conviction

Journal Thumbprint Helps Lead To Murder Conviction

Two California men were sentenced to life in prison for running an elaborate murder and real estate fraud scheme — a scheme that unraveled due to a thumbprint recorded in a Notary’s journal.

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