By
Christian Lopez, December 19, 2025
When becoming a family caregiver — sometimes referred to as an “agent” in legal documents — loved ones find themselves at the center of an entirely new world with a deluge of responsibilities orbiting around them, including complex forms requiring notarization.
By
David Thun, September 2, 2025
Should a Notary ask a signer to leave a thumbprint in the Notary’s journal entry? While in the past this was a common practice to deter fraud, privacy concerns surrounding the collection of biometric data such as thumbprints have arisen over the years, and some states have changed their laws as a result.
By
Michael Closen, Updated July 14, 2025
A leading Notary law expert answers your questions about notarizing handwritten documents.
By
David Thun
We ask Notaries what they would do if an employer demanded that a departing Notary surrender their tools to get their final paycheck.
By
Michael Closen
Notary law expert Michael Closen explains why as states raise maximum Notary fees, it's important for Notaries to keep careful financial records.
By
Gail Delaney
Learn about 3 things customers often misunderstand about apostille services, and what every Notary should know.
By
David Thun
Many Notaries ask if they can accept photocopies or photos of a signer's ID. Here's why it's a bad idea.
By
David Thun
Learn about the most important tools Notaries need, what they are for and where to get them in this article.
By
David Thun
Here are your answers to last week's question about a strange email offering a lucrative Notary signing assignment, but containing strange errors and instructions.
By
David Thun
What would you do if you got a message offering you a choice NSA assignment, but there was something off about the message? We invite you to share your answers.