By
NNA Staff
During the November election, several states passed referendums allowing same-sex marriages, and in Maine and Washington, Notaries could be called on for their services — raising the issue of whether Notaries can decline requests that go against their personal beliefs.
By
David Thun
A recent survey done for ID Analytics found that nearly half of all survey respondents have been targeted by ID thieves or know someone who has — and more than 70 percent fear becoming victims.
By
NNA Staff
The number of undocumented immigrants in the country has dropped significantly, according to data released recently by the U.S. Census Bureau.
By
NNA Staff
After declining for the past six years, Home Equity Loan (HELOC) originations rose 30 percent to almost $80 billion in 2012, the highest level since the start of the housing meltdown in 2008
By
NNA Staff
Recent reports from California found more cases this year of identity thieves who use stolen identities to pose as doctors and other healthcare workers.
By
NNA Staff
With more people seeking healthcare services using false names and identities, hospitals are adding security features to verify patient identity, including palm print readers and photographing patients. While some observers see this as a necessary safeguard, others fear it’s a violation of patient privacy.
By
NNA Staff
For legal professionals, courtesy and respect for a client’s privacy are essential practices in the office — and that doesn’t just apply to paper documents and oral communication. Etiquette and good judgment are also essential for e-mail communication. The Legal Professionals Section spoke with Dmitri Leonov, Vice President of Growth for the e-mail service company SaneBox in Los Angeles, California, to discuss important e-mail practices for Notaries working in the legal field.
By
NNA Staff, Updated November 3, 2025
One of the toughest situations you can face is being asked to notarize a document in support of something that goes against your beliefs.
By
NNA Staff
Superstorm Sandy has caused severe damage across large areas of the East Coast, and Notary Signing Agents there may be dealing with problems caused by the storm for the foreseeable future. Here are some tips and suggestions for handling some of the more common issues.
By
NNA Staff
The largest state in the nation has posted a clear warning to supervisors that cutting notarial corners is a crime, even if they are not Notaries.