![New federal law may require you to file Notary business information by January 2025 or sooner](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Bulletin-Articles-Art-List-View-Sizes-630x630-Corporate-Transparency-Act-FAQ-for-Notaries.jpg)
By
NNA Staff
on July 23, 2024
A new federal law requires many Notary businesses to file information with the government by January 2025 or face penalties.
![A guide to Colorado's Notary fee disclosure rules](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/CO-Fee-Disclosure-img-630x630.jpg)
By
NNA Staff
on April 10, 2024
Learn more about Colorado’s new fee disclosure rules for Notaries taking effect April 30, 2024.
![2023 Notary Laws: One of the busiest years ever for new Notary statutes](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/2023-Legislative-Review-Thumbnail-Image.jpg)
By
Bill Anderson
on December 05, 2023
Learn more about important new state Notary laws enacted in 2023.
![What you need to know about new Illinois Notary training and testing](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Bulletin-Articles-Art-List-View-Sizes-630x630-IL-New-Law-Standards.jpg.jpg)
By
Bill Anderson
on November 08, 2023
Learn about the new education and testing requirements for Illinois Notaries.
![New California remote notarization law may take effect in 2030 — or later](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Bulletin-Art-Main-Sizes-630x630-CA-New-RON-Law-Update.jpg)
By
Bill Anderson
on October 16, 2023
A new California law will eventually authorize Notaries to perform remote notarizations — but it may not take effect for several years.
![What’s the difference between ink stamp and embosser Notary seals?](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Notary-ink-stamp-and-embosser-seals.jpg)
By
David Thun
on September 06, 2023
Not all Notary seals are alike. Learn the difference between ink stamps and embossers, and which ones are allowed in your state.
![The 5 most influential Model Notary Act provisions](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/5-Influential-MNA-provisions.jpg)
By
Bill Anderson
on July 25, 2023
In part 2 of this series, we look at 5 important provisions in Notary laws influenced by the Model Notary Act.
![5 important first Notary laws](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/5-important-first-Notary-laws-630x630.jpg)
By
Bill Anderson
on May 12, 2023
The NNA takes a look at 5 important “firsts” in the history of Notary laws.
![Can Notaries accept copies of signer IDs?](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Why-can-t-I-accept-copies-of-signer-ID-list-4-24-23.jpg)
By
David Thun
on April 10, 2023
Many Notaries ask if they can accept photocopies or photos of a signer's ID. Here's why it's a bad idea.
![Congress proposes federal remote notarization bill — what Notaries need to know](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/041023-What-is-the-Bulletin-Article_SECURE-Notarization-Act---630x630.jpg)
By
Bill Anderson
on March 28, 2023
Last month Congress introduced the SECURE Notarization Act, which could have a major impact on electronic and remote notarizations if it becomes law.