By
NNA Staff
on May 05, 2010
Dishonest people often prey on the elderly by tricking, bullying or otherwise influencing them to sign property over to the perpetrator. Yet, Notaries are ideally positioned to help prevent these crimes simply by performing their duties with professionalism and care.
By
NNA Staff
on May 05, 2010
Utah’s governor struck down a bill that would have lowered educational standards for the state’s Notaries and increased dangers to the public resulting from poor training.
By
NNA Staff
on May 01, 2010
Notarizing for a disabled signer requires some special care to determine if the individual understands the transaction. Here’s what to do.
By
NNA Staff
on May 01, 2010
In states that do not allow Notaries to certify copies, a possible alternative is copy certification by document custodian.
By
NNA Staff
on April 07, 2010
A growing number of states are taking swift action against a rise in fraudulent immigration consultants, many of which are operating under the guise of “Notarios Publicos.”
By
NNA Staff
on April 07, 2010
Why would a state that consistently ranks among the top three in the nation for mortgage fraud ignore a strong recommendation — from a committee of its own Senate — to adopt a simple requirement that has proven to be effective in preventing and prosecuting mortgage fraud?
By
NNA Staff
on April 07, 2010
Effective July 1, all Puerto Rican birth certificates will be invalidated as part of a sweeping move by the U.S. commonwealth to combat fraud.
By
NNA Staff
on April 07, 2010
Whether in traditional or electronic form, the seal is an essential tool of notarization and an important symbol of the Notary’s authority.
By
NNA Staff
on April 07, 2010
Notarizing an incomplete document exposes a signer to fraud, so no official instrument should be notarized unless it is complete and free of blank spaces.
By
NNA Staff
on April 07, 2010
While they aren’t everyday occurrences, Notaries sometimes encounter odd, unusual or troubling requests for notarizations from the public.