By
David Thun
How familiar are you with the elements of a Notary certificate? Test your knowledge with our quiz below.
By
Michael Lewis
Last week we offered the scenario of an office worker who notarized their boss’ signature, and later discovered someone removed and replaced the certificate wording. Here's how our readers would deal with the situation.
By
NNA Staff
Does the law allow refusing to notarize for someone if they appear mentally impaired? The NNA Hotline has your answers.
By
Aaron King
Notary Signing Agents can gain a competitive advantage by becoming “Snapdocs Verified.” Here's how.
By
Michael Lewis
We ask our readers what they would do if they notarized a document and it was later returned to them with a different certificate attached.
By
NNA Staff
If a signer asks you to give them a legal form, can you do so? The NNA's Hotline Team has your answers.
By
Michael Lewis
The most important part of your duty is verifying the identities of your signers. Most of the time you make that decision by checking a signer’s ID. But can Notaries ask for extra proof to be sure?
By
Michael Lewis, Updated January 6, 2025
A mistake on a Notary certificate could potentially cause serious problems — rejection to a delayed transaction to legal consequences for the Notary, the signer or others. So how do you handle a mistake on a certificate?
By
David Thun
2017 is an exciting year for the National Notary Association! We’re celebrating 60 years of service to the nation’s Notaries, and we want to thank you for all your support throughout the years.
By
NNA Staff
A California Notary asks if it's OK to draw a line to indicate repeated information in his journal entries. The NNA Hotline team responds.