By
Kelle Clarke, Updated October 14, 2024
Notarial certificates may confuse Notaries from time to time. Recognize the basic elements common to notarial certificates with help from the NNA.
By
Kelle Clarke
Several states enacted new laws and adopted regulations in 2015 that go into effect throughout 2016 and will impact Notaries across the nation.
By
NNA Staff
Notaries may only charge a fee to the document signer for a notarial act. Credible witnesses are not signers, so they may not be charged.
By
Kelle Clarke
Certain types of home loans commonly include documents that are dated after the day of notarization. Learn how to handle post-dated loan packages.
By
Valerie Barrett
Learn how one Notary uses community involvement to network and grow her mobile Notary business.
By
Kelle Clarke, Updated December 11, 2025
There are three major methods of identifying signers, each with its own set of guidelines, procedures and challenges. Learn more from the NNA.
By
NNA Staff
Performing a notarization after your commission has expired invalidates the notarization. You should inform your customer of the error right away.
By
Kat Garcia
In 2015, the National Notary Foundation, along with the Notary community, donated $10,000 to cancer research at City of Hope.
By
Michael Lewis
Here's a guide to some common technical terms used in data security protection.
By
Michael Lewis
The mortgage finance industry is requiring stronger data security measures. Take the NSA self-assessment and evaluate your security practices.