By
David Thun
There are many kinds of witnesses that participate in notarizations. Do you know what each type of witness does? Take our quiz and test your knowledge.
By
NNA Staff
A New Jersey Notary asks if a thumbprint is required for their journal entries. The NNA Notary Hotline has the answer.
By
Brendon Weiss
Guest contributor Brendon Weiss discusses in-person electronic notarization, how it differs from RON and how IPEN may benefit Notaries and the mortgage industry.
By
NNA Staff
A Virginia Notary asks if powers of attorney require notarization. The NNA Notary Hotline answers the question.
By
NNA Staff
A Virginia Notary asks if any certificate wording must be circled or crossed out when completing the certificate. The NNA Notary Hotline answers the question.
By
David Thun
To help state officials meet new challenges facing the Notary profession, the NNA has published the Model Notary Act (MNA) of 2022.
By
NNA Staff
A Notary Signing Agent asks what title to enter on a Patriot Act form in a loan package. The NNA Notary Hotline answers the question.
By
C.A. Wolski with data reporting by Rachel Fraser
In Part 2 of our 2022 Notary Census special report, we look at changes in state and nationwide Notary populations from 2017-2022.
By
NNA Staff
A Notary asks if document witnesses can be charged a Notary fee. The NNA Notary Hotline has the answer.
By
Consuelo Israelson with data reporting by Rachel Fraser
In Part 1 of our 2022 Notary Census report, we look at the appearance of a new generation of Notaries in the past 5 years who are younger, often college-educated and drawn to the gig economy.