By
Kristin Stanberry
After the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the REAL ID Act was enacted to improve the security of state-issued driver's licenses and IDs. Learn more about REAL IDs and how they affect Notaries.
By
Kristin Stanberry
How do you tell a REAL ID-compliant identification from a standard ID? Here's a guide to some of the symbols, images and phrases Notaries may see.
By
NNA Staff
A Notary asks what type of notarization is required for a 401(k) document. The NNA Hotline Team offers guidance.
By
David Thun, Updated January 6, 2025
Every state's rules for renewing a Notary commission are different. These tips will help you make sure your renewal goes smoothly with no problems.
By
NNA Staff
A California Notary asks if a photocopy of an identification document can be used as proof of a signer's identity. The NNA Hotline Team has the answer.
By
David Thun
Going beyond your duties as a Notary can lead to serious trouble — including giving the wrong answers when signers ask these 3 risky questions.
By
David Thun
Notarization has a language all its own — and that language can be very strange and confusing. Take our quiz and find out how well you understand unusual Notary words and phrases.
By
NNA Staff
A California Notary asks if it's permitted to use an image of the official seal on business cards. The NNA Hotline Team has the answer.
By
David Thun
How many notarizations have you performed? NNA Hotline Counselor Denese Turner has completed more than 70,000 over the course of her career.
By
Michael Lewis
Here's how to spot 5 tricks that crooks often use when trying to scam Notaries.