By
NNA Staff
We are proud to announce the 2019 Notary of the Year and 3 Special Honorees who have all demonstrated exceptional dedication to Notary professionalism and community service.
By
NNA Staff
A Notary asks if it is permissible to notarize a signer's form requesting a birth certificate from a vital statistics agency. The NNA Hotline answers your questions.
By
David Thun
We’d like to ask our Notary community: What changes do you think would help Notaries the most as we move forward into the 21st century?
By
David Thun
Borrowers often have questions during a loan signing, but the wrong answers may cause serious problems for the loan. Here's how to respond to 3 of these risky questions.
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NNA Staff
A Notary asks how to correct additional information that was accidentally added to a journal entry. The NNA Hotline Team has the answer.
By
David Thun, Updated November 15, 2024
An important part of many loan document signings is the “rescission period” when the borrower may cancel the agreement. But what days count toward this period? Here's what Notary Signing Agents need to know.
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.
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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.