By
John Jacobson, Updated October 21, 2024
Here are tips to help you if a signer presents you with an unusual or unfamiliar ID during a notarization.
By
Michael Closen
Turning down a signer's request is something all Notaries face at one time or another. Here's the right way to do so.
By
NNA Staff
What do you do when a driver's license does not reflect a signer's current address? Ask the NNA Hotline Team.
By
David Thun
Can a Notary accept a learner’s permit for a student driver as proof of identity? The answer depends on state’s laws and the information on the permit.
By
David Thun
Notary Signing Agents need to always watch for clues that something is wrong during a loan document signing. Take our quiz to see if you can spot the problem in each of these 4 scenarios.
By
David Thun
Customers often ask Notaries to notarize birth certificates or marriage certificates — also known as vital records. However, these documents are restricted due to their special nature.
By
NNA Staff
A Notary asks if a signer's thumbprint is required when taking an acknowledgment for a Payment and Performance Bond. The NNA Hotline Team answers.
By
David Thun
Before using credible witnesses to verify a borrower’s identity at a loan signing, Signing Agents must be aware of the following facts.
By
NNA Staff
A Notary asks if a Notary certificate should be stapled or paper-clipped to a document.
By
David Thun
Last week we asked our Notaries how you would handle a husband who wants to sign for his wife on their divorce settlement. Here are your answers.