By
Phillip Browne, April 13, 2026
Fraud and forgery have turned refinance transactions into the mortgage industry's most dangerous minefield. The numbers are staggering — and the implications for every Notary Signing Agent in America are urgent.
By
David Thun and Susi Sivkov, March 23, 2026
Ozie H. Stallworth of the North Carolina Secretary of State's office is honored this year for his work shaping Notary technology and training.
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David Thun, March 10, 2026
The National Notary Association has named Laura Biewer, of Modesto, California, as the 2026 Notary of the Year, recognizing her decades of steadfast ethical leadership, professional mentorship, and service to vulnerable signers.
By
Brooke Merritt, February 24, 2026
State officials report a growing trend in Notary errors on documents they review.
By
Christian Lopez, Updated January 26, 2026
When becoming a family caregiver — sometimes referred to as an “agent” in legal documents — loved ones find themselves at the center of an entirely new world with a deluge of responsibilities orbiting around them, including complex forms requiring notarization.
By
Brooke Merritt , October 30, 2025
We look at important new Notary laws passed by states in 2025.
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Marcy Tiberio, Updated January 26, 2026
When the federal government lowers mortgage interest rates, the loan signing industry and homeowners notice. But will the recent reduction in interest rates help Notary Signing Agents find more business?
By
David Thun, October 6, 2025
This summer, we published a new quiz, “What kind of Notary are you?” to learn more about our Notary community. Read the results.
By
David Thun, Updated October 20, 2025
A California Notary was ordered to pay more than $600,000 in penalties and legal fees in September 2025 for providing unauthorized legal services to immigrants, according to the San Francisco City Attorney’s office.
By
Phillip Browne, September 29, 2025
We asked Notary professionals what tool or app is most important for running their business. Here’s what they said.