
By
NNA Staff
on December 01, 2009
When relying on a credible identifying witness, you should administer an oath or affirmation. Here is some recommended wording.

By
NNA Staff
on December 01, 2009
Notarial wording often lists a signer's title. This designation is called the signer's "representative capacity," and notarizations with this designation need to be handled with care.

By
NNA Staff
on December 01, 2009
Imposture is when a dishonest person obtains a genuine identification document from a state or federal issuing agency by posing as another person and falsely submitting the other person's name.

By
NNA Staff
on November 02, 2009
A common misconception about Notaries is that they are always required to witness a client signing the document in the Notary's presence.

By
NNA Staff
on October 01, 2009
Tips on using a subscribing witness during a signing.

By
NNA Staff
on October 01, 2009
You’re at the final stages of a notarization. Everything’s gone smoothly until you stamp the document, and the seal is unreadable. What do you do?

By
NNA Staff
on October 01, 2009
A loose certificate is a notarial certificate that is contained on a separate sheet of paper and is not part of the original document.

By
NNA Staff
on August 18, 2009
Tips on how to properly fingerprint your signer.

By
NNA Staff
on August 18, 2009
How enterprising Notaries use such sites to promote their business and find new customers.

By
NNA Staff
on August 17, 2009
Notaries often are asked to certify that certain events or actions have occurred, but this is not the usual notarial act. What do you do?