By
David Thun, Updated February 24, 2025
Whether you’re starting out as a mobile Notary, Notary Signing Agent or looking to expand your business, a good business plan will keep you focused on the essentials.
By
Bill Anderson
Guiding Principle 2 of the Notary Signing Agent Code of Conduct focuses on the importance of notarization in a mortgage loan or real property transaction.
By
Kelle Clarke
I am a Florida Notary who performs wedding ceremonies. I have friends who are current Florida residents who have asked me to perform their marriage ceremony — only, they’re getting married next summer in Italy.
By
Caitlin Dodds
Most Notary Entrepreneurs are serious about their businesses. They have websites, social profiles, they’re listed in online directories, and more. But how many of those are optimized for Internet searching?
By
Michael Lewis
Did you know that more than one third of U.S. Notaries work in the banking, finance and mortgage industries? If you ever wondered how you stack up against other Notaries, check out more statistics in our latest infographic.
By
Daniel Lewis
2013 Notary of the Year Kathy Fletcher shares how the NNA Conference benefits her as a Notary and invites you to join her at NNA 2014.
By
Kat Garcia
Many Notaries have turned to social media to market their signing business. Even if you’ve gotten past the first hurdle of gaining followers, how do you get them to engage with you?
By
David Thun
Consumers, industry professionals and Notaries, among other voices, have suggested to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau that borrowers need more time before a loan signing to review the loan documents.
By
David Thun, Updated April 14, 2025
Here are some things for Notaries to avoid when working out of your home.
By
Kelle Clarke
Say I have a loan document, and a person with power of attorney appears before me to sign. He or she signs their name and also signs the other borrower’s name as attorney in fact, along with their name. In the notarial section, do I leave both names and notarize, or do I remove the name of the person that did not appear?