By
David Thun
Notary fraud is no joke, and AI fraud is even harder to spot. But the best defense is to always follow the rules of notarization.
By
David Thun and Susi Sivkov, March 23, 2026
Ozie H. Stallworth of the North Carolina Secretary of State's office is honored this year for his work shaping Notary technology and training.
By
NNA Staff, March 16, 2026
A Hawaii Notary asks how long a driver's license can be expired and remain acceptable as proof of identity. The NNA Notary Hotline answers the question.
By
David Thun, March 10, 2026
The National Notary Association has named Laura Biewer, of Modesto, California, as the 2026 Notary of the Year, recognizing her decades of steadfast ethical leadership, professional mentorship, and service to vulnerable signers.
By
NNA Staff, March 9, 2026
A Florida Notary asks if they may notarize a written signature on a document that was previously signed electronically. The NNA Notary Hotline answers the question.
By
David Thun, March 4, 2026
Take our survey to let us know what topics you would like to read about in The National Notary Bulletin.
By
Marcy Tiberio, March 3, 2026
Learn about the most common errors new Notary Signing Agents make, and how to prevent them to ensure a flawless signing assignment.
By
NNA Staff, March 2, 2026
An Illinois Notary asks if a copy of a driver's license can be certified without comparing the original ID. The NNA Notary Hotline answers the question.
By
Brooke Merritt, February 24, 2026
State officials report a growing trend in Notary errors on documents they review.
By
NNA Staff, February 23, 2026
A Nevada Notary asks if certifying a copy of a naturalization certificate is permitted. The NNA Notary Hotline answers the question.