By
David Thun
Notary fraud is no joke, and AI fraud is even harder to spot. But the best defense is to always follow the rules of notarization.
By
Christian Lopez, December 19, 2025
When becoming a family caregiver — sometimes referred to as an “agent” in legal documents — loved ones find themselves at the center of an entirely new world with a deluge of responsibilities orbiting around them, including complex forms requiring notarization.
By
Brooke Merritt , October 30, 2025
We look at important new Notary laws passed by states in 2025.
By
Marcy Tiberio, Updated November 4, 2025
When the federal government lowers mortgage interest rates, the loan signing industry and homeowners notice. But will the recent reduction in interest rates help Notary Signing Agents find more business?
By
David Thun, October 6, 2025
This summer, we published a new quiz, “What kind of Notary are you?” to learn more about our Notary community. Read the results.
By
David Thun, Updated October 20, 2025
A California Notary was ordered to pay more than $600,000 in penalties and legal fees in September 2025 for providing unauthorized legal services to immigrants, according to the San Francisco City Attorney’s office.
By
Phillip Browne, September 29, 2025
We asked Notary professionals what tool or app is most important for running their business. Here’s what they said.
By
NNA Staff, September 12, 2025
State Notary officials and the NNA met in Biloxi, Mississippi to discuss issues such as AI misinformation, notarization errors and federal disability laws affecting Notaries.
By
NNA Staff, September 2, 2025
A new law in Louisiana will increase the state's Notary surety bond requirement and no longer give Notaries the option of filing an errors and omissions insurance policy, changing how Notaries maintain their commissions.
By
Phillip Browne, July 31, 2025
Notaries across the country encounter stressful situations every day. From signers presenting unsuitable IDs to having to refuse improper notarization requests, the challenges are endless. Then there’s the whole cornucopia of dramatic situations that can hit you out of nowhere.