By
NNA Staff
on September 26, 2011
Without the state-approved certificate wording, a Notary’s signature and seal have little meaning because the wording describes what type of notarization was performed — such as an acknowledgment or jurat — and what procedures the Notary followed.
By
NNA Staff
on September 26, 2011
The online nomination process for the 23rd annual Notary Of The Year has begun, so nominate a respected fellow Notary, a stellar Notary employee or yourself for the NNA’s top honor. The deadline for nominations is December 30.
By
NNA Staff
on September 22, 2011
Though some believe that maintaining a journal of notarial acts seems like an unnecessary burden, keeping one turned out to be very helpful for NNA 2007 Notary of the Year Joan Sampson when a mortgage fraud ring allegedly forged her seal and signature on a host of bogus documents.
By
NNA Staff
on September 22, 2011
Boards of directors nationwide rank risk management as the primary concern for their companies, according to a recently released study compiled by accounting and consulting firm BDO USA.
By
NNA Staff
on September 22, 2011
The National Notary Association’s social media community is growing fast and we’re inviting you to join the conversation so you don’t miss out on valuable discussions, information and networking!
By
NNA Staff
on September 22, 2011
The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that job openings in healthcare administration and office support — areas where Notary services are in high demand — will see a major upswing between now and 2018.
By
NNA Staff
on September 22, 2011
Healthcare Notaries are often called upon to notarize documents for both patients and medical professionals they work with. In an environment of patient care, positively identifying signers can be a challenge, so there are a few important tips every healthcare Notary should remember when identifying signers:
By
NNA Staff
on September 22, 2011
The Healthcare Professionals Sectionspoke with Tena Friery, a healthcare privacy expert with the Privacy Rights Clearinghouse in San Diego, California, about steps Notaries need to take to protect sensitive information in a healthcare setting.
By
NNA Staff
on September 22, 2011
America’s Realtors are embracing the notion that more training and professional certifications will help them serve their clients better, according to a recent survey by the National Association of Realtors (NAR). The same lesson applies to America’s Notaries.
By
NNA Staff
on September 20, 2011
The National Notary Association is looking for dedicated, professional Notaries to become part of its dynamic, new “Member Advocate Program” to help support Association initiatives that strengthen the Notary office.