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NNA Staff, September 28, 2026
A Michigan Notary asks if a signer who speaks a different language can have someone interpret for them by phone during a notarization. The NNA Notary Hotline answers the question.
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NNA Staff, September 14, 2026
A Texas Notary asks if it is OK to notarize a 17-year-old's document granting medical power of attorney to a parent. The NNA Notary Hotline answers the question.
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NNA Staff, September 8, 2026
An Illinois Notary asks if signing a middle name that appears on their commission is required. The NNA Notary Hotline answers the question.
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NNA Staff, August 28, 2026
A Texas Notary asks if it is OK to notarize a document that requires witness signatures if the witnesses are not present. The NNA Notary Hotline answers the question.
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NNA Staff, August 17, 2026
A Texas Notary asks if a new journal is required after changing the name on the commission. The NNA Notary Hotline answers the question.
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NNA Staff, July 20, 2026
A California Notary asks if a signer needs to include a title with their signature if it appears next to the name on real estate documents. The NNA Notary Hotline answers the question.
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NNA Staff, July 13, 2026
A Nevada Notary asks if the state allows notarizing the signature of persons younger than 18 years old. The NNA Notary Hotline answers the question.
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NNA Staff, July 6, 2026
A Connecticut Notary asks it it is permitted to use a stamp with a previous expiration date. The NNA Notary Hotline answers the question.
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NNA Staff, June 29, 2026
A California Notary asks if they can notarize for a signer in Arizona using an online communications app such as Zoom. The NNA Notary Hotine answers the question.
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NNA Staff, June 22, 2026
A Michigan Notary asks if they are required to sign their name within the borders of the official seal they affix on documents. The NNA Notary Hotline answers the question.