By
NNA Staff
on January 25, 2013
While it’s possible to notarize a document written in a foreign language, it’s very important to take steps to ensure you aren’t being misled about the document’s content or the signer’s intentions before you proceed.
By
Michael Lewis
on January 24, 2013
Federal regulators have reached settlements with two major Wall Street firms and a British lender requiring the companies to pay more than three-quarters of a billion dollars.
By
David Thun
on January 24, 2013
If you’re concerned “robo-signing” is going on in your workplace, read on to learn how to identify “robo-signing” practices.
By
NNA Staff
on January 24, 2013
I’m worried about what will happen if I make an error resulting in financial liability. Will my employer be responsible, or will I be made to pay for the mistake? How can I protect myself?
By
David Thun
on January 17, 2013
Notaries across the country had memorable stories of helping signers that they shared in our recent New Year’s survey.
By
Kelle Clarke
on January 17, 2013
To date, financial institutions have been hit with more than $34 billion in fines and settlement costs.
By
Michael Lewis
on January 17, 2013
One elected official used her swearing-in ceremony to highlight the important role Notaries play in modern society.
By
NNA Staff
on January 17, 2013
We have a client who will be signing a deed that will transfer her property from herself, as an unmarried woman, to herself and her new husband, using her new, married name. Her current ID contains her new name, which she will be using for the signing, and she does not have an ID containing her previous, maiden name. Should the signature block on the deed be prepared for her current name, and, if so, can I use “FKA” (formerly known as) to indicate her maiden name on the document as well?
By
Kelle Clarke
on January 10, 2013
One of the nation’s largest debt collection companies has agreed to pay $500,000 to settle a lawsuit accusing it of “robo-signing” practices.
By
NNA Staff
on January 10, 2013
The growing use of electronic banking transactions and the ever-present threat of identity theft will cause financial institutions to revise their operating procedures — many of which will affect Notaries.