By
Kelle Clarke
on November 24, 2014
If you have your own Notary business — or are considering starting one — coming up with a memorable, professional name can help customers find and remember you.
By
David Thun
on November 24, 2014
Can Notaries advertise their services on Facebook?
By
David Thun
on November 20, 2014
The NNA’s Style Stamps and Elite Stamps received a makeover this month with new, improved features that make them easier to use.
By
Michael Lewis
on November 20, 2014
The NNA’s Vice President of Legislative Affairs, Bill Anderson, earlier this month spoke at an event in Maryland attended by more than 100 Notaries on the current state of electronic notarization addressing how it works, the laws governing electronic transactions, where it’s going, and more.
By
Bill Anderson
on November 20, 2014
Guiding Principle 8 of the Notary Signing Agent Code of Conduct reads: “The Notary Signing Agent will not advertise signing services in a manner that is unprofessional, false, misleading or deceptive.”
By
Kelle Clarke
on November 14, 2014
Last month, we posed the scenario of the Unidentifiable Signer, in which a nicely dressed woman provided an ID with a photo that didn’t bear much resemblance to the person in front of you. Our Facebook Community provided great answers,
By
Kelle Clarke
on November 13, 2014
Notaries know they are only authorized to notarize within the jurisdiction defined by your state. But what do you do if a signer needs to have an out-of-state document notarized?
By
Kelle Clarke
on November 13, 2014
Getting the word out when you're running a Notary business can be tricky — especially if you are on a tight budget. But these easy, low-cost ways to advertise can help.
By
Michael Lewis
on November 06, 2014
The Mortgage Bankers Association predicts that total home mortgage lending will increase 7 percent in 2015, driven largely by a sharp rise on new purchase loans. For Notary signing agents who rely on mortgage refinance assignments, the news isn’t so rosy. The MBA anticipates that refi activity will drop by 3 percent, according to the association’s October Mortgage Finance Forecast.
By
NNA Staff
on November 06, 2014
What do you do when the parents of a child ask you to notarize signatures for travel documents verifying that they are the parents of a 3-year-old, but they do not have a birth certificate?