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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.
Step-by-step instructions and state requirements for anyone looking to become a Notary.
Definition of a United States Notary, what they do and why they're needed.
Make money protecting the public from fraud and identity theft on your schedule.
Everything you need to know about your Notary stamp and how to use it.
Learn what a Notary Signing Agent is and why you should become an NSA.
Everything you need to know about the recommended background screening and how it's scored.
Discover tips to jumpstart your NSA business and advanced ways to promote your services.
Make loan signings easier with these NSA expert-approved tech and books.
What Remote Online Notarization (RON) is, where it's legal and what kind of technology you need.
Infographic that makes the differences between these types of notarizations clear and easy to understand.
General step-by-step description of the process to complete a remote online notarization.
Explanation of how eSeals, eSignatures and digital certificates relate to traditional Notary tools.
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.