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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.
Our weekly online news publication with latest information.
Stay up to date with the laws, rules and other policies that impact Notaries.
Data, reports and white papers on issues that affect Notaries nationwide.
Experts answer common questions and share insight about tricky situations.
What a Notary Signing Agent is and why you should consider becoming one.
Understand the NSAs role and why the mortgage finance industry requires it.
Tips to get your business off the ground and steps to find loan signing work.
Directories, communities, resources, supplies and tools for NSAs.
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.
Ethical and professional best practices to guide Notaries through gaps in state law.
Resource for public officials establishing electronic and remote notarization rules.
Guide to assist government officials who are updating their state’s Notary laws.
Access to state-by-state summaries of Notary statutes and regulations.