By
David Thun
on June 04, 2014
David Shean of Pasadena, California, was named the NNA’s 2014 Notary of the Year during Tuesday’s Gala Banquet.
By
David Thun
on June 04, 2014
More than 100 veterans attended the NNA’s complimentary training program for former servicemen and servicewomen Monday, June 2, at NNA 2014 in Phoenix, Arizona.
By
Kelle Clarke
on June 04, 2014
I have a signing early tomorrow, yet the company I work for has just informed me that the bank has not yet sent them the mortgage documents necessary for me to perform the signing. Is there a legal way I can force the lender to get me the required documents?
By
Caitlin Dodds
on June 04, 2014
If you are a self-employed Notary looking to build your business, you may have considered blogging as a marketing tactic. But is it right for you, how does it work, and how much time will it take?
By
David Thun
on May 28, 2014
2014 has been a busy year for states raising the amount Notaries can charge for their services. Minnesota is the newest state, raising fees its Notaries may charge effective August 1.
By
David Thun
on May 28, 2014
NNA 2014 starts in three days, and we’re looking forward to seeing Notaries from across the nation in Phoenix.
By
Kelle Clarke
on May 28, 2014
I just performed a notarization in which the document’s first page contained a sworn statement, but no notarial wording.
By
David Thun
on May 28, 2014
The issue of electronic loan closings and how they will affect the way loan documents are notarized has raised questions among Notary signing agents. NNA 2013 Notary of the Year Kathy Fletcher of Glendale, Arizona, was one of a small number of Notaries certified in 2012 to perform eClosings in her state. The Notary Bulletin talked with her about her experience with eClosings and the issues she encountered.
By
David Thun
on May 21, 2014
We recently asked members of the NNA’s Facebook community to share their strangest on-the-job experiences, and there were some wild ones.
By
David Thun
on May 21, 2014
John F. Kennedy said “One person can make a difference and every person should try.” That quote inspired Notary Kelly Charpenet to first reach out to help the homeless in her community of Santa Monica, California.