By
NNA Staff
While nominations for the 2015 Notary of the Year continue, we take a look back at 2007’s award recipient, Joan Sampson of Sheridan, California.
By
Cindy Medrano
The benevolence of Notaries was robust in 2014 as the National Notary Foundation donated nearly $50,000 to programs that support the lives of the less fortunate and others in need across the country.
By
Kelle Clarke, Updated December 31, 2024
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
Can Notaries advertise their services on Facebook?
By
Michael Lewis
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
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
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, Updated April 2, 2025
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
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
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.