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The Notary Knowledge Center is a hub for both new and experienced Notaries as well as people who are considering becoming a Notary Public. In the sections below, you’ll find everything you need to know from becoming a Notary and performing notarizations, to Notary laws and other helpful resources.
Definition of a United States Notary, what they do and why they're needed.
Step-by-step instructions and state requirements for anyone looking to become a Notary.
Aside from driver's licenses, there are other IDs and ways you can verify a signer's identity.
Find out how much you can charge for acknowledgments, jurats and other services.
Learn what a Notary Signing Agent is and why you should become an NSA.
Step-by-step guide to becoming a Notary Signing Agent, including eligibility and background screening requirements.
Find if your state has certain restrictions that may affect your ability to handle loan signings.
Determine the borrower's rescission period.
Learn how a Remote Online Notary differs from a traditional Notary, where RON is allowed and how much Remote Notaries can make.
Step-by-step process of becoming a remote online Notary in your state, including eligibility and technology requirements.
General step-by-step description of the process to complete a remote online notarization.
Detailed comparison of the top remote notarization providers for Notaries.
States are now testing mobile IDs and driver's licenses stored on a smartphone or mobile device. Learn how this emerging new technology will affect Notaries.
As a Notary, how do you stay impartial if the signer is your relative? Here are some helpful tips.
Knowing the difference between acknowledgments and jurats is vital for Notaries because they complete these documents frequently.
Here are some important facts about copy certification all Notaries should know.
A must-have for Notaries, the Code provides ethical and professional best practices to guide Notaries through gaps in state law.
The latest changes to Notary laws and rules in the United States.
The legislation and rules currently being considered in the United States.
The current Notary laws and rules of every U.S. state and the District of Columbia.