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.
By
Kelle Clarke
on May 14, 2014
For mobile Notaries traveling to unfamiliar locations, meeting total strangers and driving long distances, keeping safe on the road and at the assignment is always a top priority. Here are a few tips to keep in mind.
By
Kelle Clarke
on May 14, 2014
I performed two separate signings for which I was never paid. In both cases, the escrow company was paid by the title company; however, the escrow company has since filed Chapter 7 bankruptcy documents and is unable to pay me my fees. Is there any sort of recourse I can take in order to collect the fees owed to me?
By
Kelle Clarke
on May 14, 2014
Currently, only Florida, South Carolina, Maine and Nevada authorize Notaries to perform weddings as part of their official duties. However, entrepreneurial Notaries in other states are finding innovative ways to add “wedding officiant” to their growing list of client services.
By
Bill Anderson
on May 14, 2014
In our continued efforts to share Notary knowledge with the mortgage finance industry, National Mortgage Professional magazine recognized the importance of educating their readers about the role you play in the closing process.