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Handling Certified Copies Of Public Records And Other Unusual Notary Requests

By David Thun on September 22, 2016 - Requests to notarizing birth certificates, marriage certificates and other public records can cause problems for Notaries. If you’re asked to notarize these documents, you first need to know these important facts.

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10 Steps Notaries Can Take To Avoid Being Sued

By David Thun on September 01, 2016 - Careless mistakes are the most common reason Notaries get sued. Read our 10 suggestions that can help Notaries avoid mistakes leading to costly lawsuits

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What Would You Do Answers: The Case Of The Confused Father

By David Thun on August 24, 2016 - We asked what you would do if a friend asked you to notarize for her father, who has early stage Alzheimer’s. Here is how the Notary community responded.

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Take Extra Care When Performing High-Risk Notarizations

By Bill Anderson on August 04, 2016 - Some transactions carry a higher risk of liability than others. This video looks at high-risk notarizations and provides helpful tips for notarizing them.

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A Guide To Notarizing For Prison Inmates

By NNA Staff on July 27, 2016 - Notarizing for a signer at a correctional facility poses challenges. Here are some important things you need to know before notarizing for a signer in prison.

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3 FAQs About Notarizing For ‘Representative Signers’

By David Thun on July 21, 2016 - Notaries handle requests from people signing documents as representatives of a company or another person. Here are 3 things to know when handling these notarizations.

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What Would You Do Answers: When A Signer Says She Didn’t Want To Sign

By NNA Staff on June 22, 2016 - We asked Notaries what they would do if an elderly signer told them she didn’t want to sign but felt pressured. Here is what they said.

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What Would You Do: When A Signer Says She Didn’t Want To Sign?

By Michael Lewis on June 15, 2016 - What would you do if an elderly signer told you she signed against her will after a notarization?

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What Would You Do Answers: The Case Of The Child Servant

By Michael Lewis on May 11, 2016 - Notaries weigh in on what to do if asked to notarize a document allowing the signer to purchase a child servant. Get answers in the NNA bulletin!

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Protect Yourself: How To Check An ID

By Bill Anderson on May 05, 2016 - A Notary’s most important responsibility is to help prevent forgeries. That starts with verifying the identity of signers, using these practical tips.

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