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It is the general policy of the NNA to limit these links to educational, professional and governmental resource materials that are non-commercial in nature. For more information on requesting placement of a site within our links or to link to the NNA, please read our linking policy. Associations General Resources Governmental State Notary Sites Associations American Bar Association Information about the law to assist attorneys and judges in their work. The ABA also illuminates important legal issues for the public and, particularly, for those persons, including paralegals, who work within the legal system. American Land Title Association Resource and membership information for land title professionals. Associated Mail and Parcel Centers The first non-profit, member-owned and controlled association for professionals in the mail and parcel center industry. Find news concerning the industry, a report on legal developments, and comments by members on current issues impacting their business. International Paralegal Management Association The International Paralegal Management Association (IPMA) promotes the development, professional standing and visibility of paralegal management professionals. NALS - The Association for Legal Professionals Information for professional legal support staff, including continuing education programs and resource materials. Formerly the National Association of Legal Secretaries. National Association of Legal Assistants Membership and educational program information for legal assistants. National Association of Realtors The National Association of Realtors®, "The Voice for Real Estate," is America's largest professional association, representing about 800,000 members involved in all aspects of the residential and commercial real estate industries. National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws Throughout its 118-year history, NCCUSL has provided state legislators with uniform laws drafted by teams of experts, including a number of influential models affecting the duties of Notaries. The site provides text of these laws. National Court Reporters Association NCRA is the 27,000-member professional association for the court reporting industry. Its members include captioners, official court reporters and freelance reporters who are responsible for making verbatim transcripts of legal, business, government and educational proceedings. National Federation of Paralegal Associations, Inc. Career information, legal resources, member information, products and services, professional development opportunities and publications for paralegal professionals. Back to Top General Resources Electronic Privacy Information Center News and discussion of computer and technology-related privacy stories. Also includes an extensive index of other privacy-related Web sites on the Internet. Immigration Lawyers on the Web More than 100 immigration lawyer Web sites, resource links, and immigration law information. Public Interest Research Group Consumer watchdog organization's privacy page, including information on legislation relating to distribution of credit and financial information, as well as resources for keeping personal information confidential. Privacy Rights Clearinghouse A consumer advocacy group providing information and detailed resources on prevention and response to cases of identity theft. Affordable Colleges Online Comprehensive guidebooks, user-friendly search tools and other materials related to affordable and accredited higher education opportunities. Back to Top Government U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services USCIS explains federal statutes, regulations and directives on the immigration and naturalization processes, and posts downloadable benefit application forms. Internal Revenue Service IRS tax information and services. Nationwide List of Consular Offices This publication contains a complete and official listing of the foreign consular offices in the United States, and recognized consular officers. Hague Conference on Private International Law (HCCH) Since 1893, the Hague conference, "a melting pot of different legal traditions, " has developed and serviced treaty-like Conventions which respond to global needs -- including Convention on Apostilles that are vital for notarized documents sent abroad. Nationwide List of Legal and Law Enforcement Offices This site provides an easy-to-search database of courts, jails, prisons, police departments, sheriffs and district attorneys in the United States, including contact information and office hours. Back to Top State Notary Sites Alabama Alaska American Samoa Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Guam Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Puerto Rico Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming The NNA Research Center Library and Archive welcomes your comments, suggestions and inquiries. Back to Top Glossary of Terms