By
Michael Lewis
What would you do if a man asked to sign a family member's name as her representative, but did not want his name to appear in the document?
By
David Thun, Updated December 31, 2024
Keeping your Notary seal and journal secure protects you and your customers from fraud and breaches of privacy.
By
Laura Biewer, Updated May 5, 2025
An experienced Notary offers tips on the best ways to use your time when running your own business.
By
Tracee Jordan
Notary Tracee Jordan discusses the challenges she faced identifying a transgender signer during a notarization.
By
Susan Littlefield, Updated March 13, 2025
Notary Signing Agent Susan Littlefield shares the story of her first assignment and what she learned from the experience.
By
NNA Staff
The former CA Secretary of State recently passed away. She will be missed, but never forgotten. Our Achievement Award, named after her, honors her legacy of creating the strongest Notary law in the country.
By
Cindy Medrano
For 60 years the National Notary Association has been dedicated to serving and supporting Notaries, as well as helping the public through charitable efforts.
By
NNA Staff
The NNA’s Notary of the Year honor recognizes Notaries who go beyond their duties to help others. Here's a look at a few outstanding Notary of the Year recipients.
By
NNA Staff
Founded in 1997, the National Notary Foundation (NNF) and the Notaries who support it have donated to medical research, educational programs and disaster relief efforts.
By
David Thun
Notaries need to recognize situations where they must turn a customer down — even if it’s your employer or a loved one. Take our quiz to see if you know when to say “Sorry, No Can Do!”