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Phillip Browne, April 13, 2026
Fraud and forgery have turned refinance transactions into the mortgage industry's most dangerous minefield. The numbers are staggering — and the implications for every Notary Signing Agent in America are urgent.
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NNA Staff, April 13, 2026
A Massachusetts Notary asks if a nurse and social worker can serve as credible witnesses to identify a patient needing Notary services. The NNA Notary Hotline answers the question.
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NNA Staff, April 6, 2026
A Massachusetts Notary asks if patient medical records can be used to identify signers at a nursing home. The NNA Notary Hotline answers the question.
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Marcy Tiberio, March 30, 2026
Learn how a Notary Signing Agent must keep the loan document signing appointment on track and ensure that distractions do not disrupt the process.
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NNA Staff, March 30, 2026
A Pennsylvania Notary asks if they should perform a signature witnessing if a personally known signer presents a pre-signed document. The NNA Notary Hotline answers the question.
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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.
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NNA Staff, March 23, 2026
A Missouri Notary asks what happens to their Notary seal, Notary journal and errors and omissions insurance policy after resigning a Notary commission. The NNA Notary Hotline answers the questions
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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.
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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.
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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.