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Signing Agent Tip: Loan signings and ID issues

Signing Agent Tip: Loan signings and ID issues

If a lender, title company or contracting agency wants additional proof of identity for a signer during a loan closing, here's what NSAs should do.

Requests And Documents That Freak Out Notaries

Requests And Documents That Freak Out Notaries

Have you ever been asked to swear that you are a real Notary? Or affix your seal to a document with no notarization? Here are some tips to help deal with these and other problematic requests.

Quiz: Spotting Notary Misconduct

Quiz: Spotting Notary Misconduct

Notaries must follow strict ethical standards and state Notary laws when performing their duties. But can you spot an improper or illegal request when you see it? See how well you can recognize and avoid Notary misconduct in this quiz.

A Notary’s guide to different kinds of signatures

A Notary’s guide to different kinds of signatures

A signature can take many different forms. Attorneys Michael Closen and Timothy Reiniger take an in-depth look at the different types of signatures Notaries may encounter.

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