By
David Thun
on February 20, 2019 -
Every state's rules for renewing a Notary commission are different. These tips will help you make sure your renewal goes smoothly with no problems.
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By
David Thun
on February 14, 2019 -
Going beyond your duties as a Notary can lead to serious trouble — including giving the wrong answers when signers ask these 3 risky questions.
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By
David Thun
on January 24, 2019 -
If you need to update your name or address on your Notary commission, be aware of these important tips.
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By
NNA Staff
on January 15, 2019 -
“What do I do if the signer’s name on the document doesn’t match the name on the ID?” is one of the most common questions Notaries ask. Here are suggestions to help you.
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By
David Thun
on January 02, 2019 -
Most Notaries learn early on that notarizing their own signature is a conflict of interest. But what about notarizing on the job?
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By
David Thun
on January 02, 2019 -
A Notary’s conflict of interest may seem harmless, but it can have messy legal consequences later — as a West Virginia attorney learned the hard way.
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By
David Thun
on January 02, 2019 -
Some states directly address unusual professional conflict of interest situations for Notaries in their statutes. Here are a few notable examples.
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By
David Thun
on December 13, 2018 -
Last week, we asked Notaries what they would do if a teenage signer presented an ID with a child's photo on it. Here's what our readers said.
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By
David Thun
on December 06, 2018 -
What would you do if a teenager asked you to notarize his signature, but the photo on his ID showed an 8-year-old child? We invite our readers to share their solutions.
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By
David Thun
on November 28, 2018 -
Have you ever been asked to swear that you are a real Notary? Or affix your seal to a document with no notarization? Here are some tips to help deal with these and other problematic requests.
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