
By
Kelle Clarke
on October 01, 2014
There comes a time for all small business owners to determine if it’s time to take it to the “next level.” Successful Notary entrepreneurs share strategies they have used to grow their businesses.

By
Kelle Clarke
on October 01, 2014
I notarized a deed that had an area at the bottom of the page for the seal. The expiration date on the seal image had become illegible. The escrow company asked me to send a loose certificate with my stamp. What is the best practice in this situation?

By
Kelle Clarke
on September 25, 2014
With the mortgage and real estate markets working through a downturn, competition for Notary signing agent assignments has become fierce. But amid all the changes, a growing number of nationwide signing services and title companies are using SigningAgent.com to find qualified NSAs.

By
David Thun
on September 25, 2014
Here are answers to four of the most common questions Notaries ask when notarizing signatures involving powers of attorney.

By
Michael Lewis
on September 25, 2014
Properly identifying signers is one of the most important tasks Notaries carry out, but that task may be harder than you think.

By
Kelle Clarke
on September 24, 2014
I have been asked to notarize documents for a wheelchair-bound client. She requested to perform the notarization online using Skype and a fax machine, using Internet video technology to identify her as the signer. Are these procedures acceptable?

By
Kelle Clarke
on September 18, 2014
Here are a few helpful tips from experts and experienced Notaries to help you defuse signers who are emotional, angry or downright difficult.

By
David Thun
on September 18, 2014
A customer came into my office and asked to have her signature notarized on some documents. She left — and then I noticed my stamp was missing! What should I do?

By
Cindy Medrano
on September 18, 2014
Learn how small talk can generate more business for Notaries. Receive customer service advice from other Notaries.

By
Michael Lewis
on September 18, 2014
The mortgage and housing markets will continue to struggle for the rest of the year before improving slightly in 2015.