By
David Thun
on November 14, 2018 -
If someone forges your Notary seal and uses it for fraud, you can still be held liable and sued. But there are steps you can take to protect yourself.
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By
Michael Closen and Timothy Reiniger
on November 13, 2018 -
A signature can take many different forms. Attorneys Michael Closen and Timothy Reiniger take an in-depth look at the different types of signatures Notaries may encounter.
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By
Michael Lewis
on October 10, 2018 -
If you were asked to notarize a mother's signature granting permission for her teen daughter to marry a 30-year-old man urging the mother to sign, what would you do?
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By
Michael Closen
on August 29, 2018 -
Notary law expert Michael Closen shares a case where a Notary was sued for letting a customer sign with a stamp.
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By
Michael Closen
on August 22, 2018 -
Notary law expert Michael Closen describes how failing to check a certificate for errors embroiled a Notary in a $100,000 lawsuit.
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By
Michael Closen
on July 10, 2018 -
All too often, people try to get Notaries to do something they shouldn’t. A Florida Notary lost his commission because he fell for the bogus tale of a local lawyer.
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By
Michael Lewis
on July 03, 2018 -
Notaries always need to be on guard against scammers trying to commit fraud. Here are five scenarios showing how dishonest people try to trip Notaries up.
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By
David Thun
on June 27, 2018 -
Some states allow a proxy to sign on behalf of a person physically unable to write. Here are answers to the most common questions from Notaries about signatures by proxy.
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By
David Thun
on June 21, 2018 -
Signers unable to write their full name for a notarization can sometimes use an alternative called signature by mark. Learn more about how it works and where it is permitted.
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By
Michael Lewis
on June 20, 2018 -
In this video interview, Notary law expert Michael Closen discusses mistakes that land Notaries in legal trouble and what they can do to stay out of court.
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