By
Kelle Clarke, Updated January 27, 2025
Many states allow Notaries to rely on “personal knowledge” of a signer when verifying his identity. Learn how well you must know the signer to rely on this method.
By
Michael Lewis
On January 1, 2016, a new law went into effect in Texas, changing the seal requirements for the state’s Notaries. Learn how to avoid potential liability issues.
By
NNA Staff
Florida Notaries may perform a marriage ceremony for an undocumented immigrant if the couple has a valid marriage license and proper ID.
By
NNA Staff, Updated July 30, 2025
Determining if an ID is acceptable for a notarization can be a challenge. Use the NNA’s guide to understand acceptable ID standards.
By
David Thun
Notaries can now purchase a commemorative journal for Veterans Day on November 11, 2015. $5 from each sale will be donated to CMOHF.
By
NNA Staff
It’s not uncommon for Notaries to be given a foreign ID to perform a notarization. But is this permitted by law? Learn more in the Notary Bulletin.
By
David Thun
The NNA is saying “thank you” to our nation’s veterans and giving special recognition to past Notary of the Year recipients who served in the military.
By
Kelle Clarke
Notaries look to expand their business offerings by serving as remote testimony witnesses for telephone hearings. Learn more about this opportunity.
By
NNA Staff
I live in Virginia and work in Washington, D.C. Can I be commissioned in two states?
By
NNA Staff
The role of a Notary has changed a lot since the eighteenth century. Learn about Notaries “then and now” as the NNA reviews the history of this office.