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
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.
By
NNA Staff
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
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.