![2022 NNA Notary Census, Part 2: 4.4 million U.S. Notaries are adapting to serve the nation today](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Notary-Census-Part-2-Population-list-view.png)
By
C.A. Wolski with data reporting by Rachel Fraser
on August 24, 2022
In Part 2 of our 2022 Notary Census special report, we look at changes in state and nationwide Notary populations from 2017-2022.
![2022 NNA Notary Census, Part 1: A new generation of Notaries?](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Notary-Census-Part-1-Demographics-List-View.jpg)
By
Consuelo Israelson with data reporting by Rachel Fraser
on August 16, 2022
In Part 1 of our 2022 Notary Census report, we look at the appearance of a new generation of Notaries in the past 5 years who are younger, often college-educated and drawn to the gig economy.
![Notary COVID-19 vaccine FAQ](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/COVID-19-vaccine-Thumbnail.jpg)
By
David Thun
on February 24, 2021
Notaries have contacted the NNA to ask when they are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. Here are answers to some commonly asked questions.
![Demand for Notaries hits all-time high in 2020, particularly mobile Notary services](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Notary-demand-2020-re.jpg)
By
David Thun
on February 03, 2021
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Notaries across the country experienced an unprecedented surge in demand for notarizations.
![Tips For Notarizing After COVID-19 Restrictions Lift](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/COVID-19-notarize-resized.jpg)
By
David Thun
on June 17, 2020
Everyone is looking forward to when it becomes safe to lift COVID-19 restrictions. When this happens, Notaries need to keep the following important points in mind.
![3 Questions Notaries Should Ask Before Resuming Business After COVID-19](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Covid-reopening-resized.jpg)
By
David Thun
on June 04, 2020
As cities start easing their stay-at-home orders, many Notaries are eager to resume their normal work routine. But before you start, ask these 3 important questions.
![3 Things Notaries Should Avoid During COVID-19](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/COVID-19-Donts-resized.jpg)
By
David Thun
on May 21, 2020
Here are 3 things Notaries should avoid when notarizing during the current health crisis.
![CA Notary Tip: Taking Thumbprints During COVID-19 Crisis](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/thumbprint-safety-resized.jpg)
By
Michael Lewis
on April 07, 2020
California Notaries are required to take signers’ thumbprints in their journal entries for many notarizations. Learn how to do so safely during the COVID-19 crisis.
![States Take Emergency Action On Remote Notarization And Signers’ ID](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/RON-ID-emergency-laws-resiz.jpg)
By
NNA Staff
on March 25, 2020
DEVELOPING STORY: In response to the coronavirus emergency, numerous states have put in place emergency measures to help Notaries to carry out their duties.
![CA SOS: State’s Notaries may work during ‘shelter in place’ order, with precautions](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/ca-flag-resized.jpg)
By
Phillip Browne
on March 24, 2020
The California Secretary of State reports that Notaries may perform notarizations and will not be penalized during the state's "shelter in place" order as long as you follow all federal, state and local guidelines to protect public health.