By
David Thun
Notaries run into pressure all the time when notarizing — and a lot of time the pressure comes from a boss or even signers themselves. When under pressure, it’s important to keep your cool and make sure to follow state law and proper ethical practices. Take our quiz and see how you do in the following high-pressure situations.
By
NNA Staff
A former executive of a major document processing firm pleaded guilty to federal and state charges related to “robo-signing.”
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NNA Staff
I have been asked to notarize three different types of documents, all for the same signer. Do I need to create three separate journal entries, or can I simply list all three document types in the appropriate journal column?
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NNA Staff
Two new people join LinkedIn every second, making it the fastest growing social media platform for entrepreneurs and business professionals — and a must-use site for Notary entrepreneurs.
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NNA Staff
Distressed homeowners in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut are still feeling the devastating effects of Superstorm Sandy.
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NNA Staff
According to a recent report from Trend Micro, malware attacks on smartphones jumped from 28,000 incidents at the end of the second quarter of 2012 to 175,000 at the end of the third quarter.
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NNA Staff
My supervisor asked me to notarize documents for a client who was unable to be present at the time of the notarization. When I told her that I could not do this, she seemed upset because I had met the client several times. How should I handle this situation, without risking losing my job?
By
David Thun
Get ready for next summer’s Notary Event Of The Year — registration is now open for the NNA 2013 Conference June 2-5 in Austin, Texas.
By
David Thun
Two longtime supporters of notarial best practices — Montana Secretary of State Linda McCulloch and North Carolina Secretary of State Elaine Marshall — were chosen by voters to continue serving as their states’ top Notary-regulating officials in the November 2012 elections.
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NNA Staff
A recent survey by ID Analytics revealed that most of the blame for the 2008 economic disaster, and subsequent slow recovery, has been directed at the mortgage industry.