By
David Thun
California places specific limits and restrictions on Notaries who also are immigration consultants. This post addresses those issues, including how much they can charge; how they may advertise (and if/when they can advertise); and any other pertinent issues.
By
Michael Lewis
For the first time, the American Land Title Association has included sections addressing the qualifications and supervision of Notary Signing Agents in its “Title Insurance and Settlement Company Best Practices.”
By
Daniel Lewis
Mobile Notaries around the country often ask what they can do to increase their income and make a decent living. The answer is finding general Notary work, and it’s easier than you think.
By
Cindy Medrano, Updated August 18, 2025
An acknowledgment is one of the most common types of notarial acts, but it often confuses Notaries. Here are 5 steps to performing an acknowledgment.
By
David Thun
Can Notaries be commissioned in multiple states? Can you travel to another state to notarize? Test your knowledge of these and other cross-border issues by taking our quiz.
By
Michael Lewis
We asked what a Notary should do if an ill signer dies before the certificate can be completed. Our Notary community offered many thoughtful responses.
By
Michael Lewis
Effective January 1, 2017, California Notaries will be able to accept valid matricula consular IDs and tribal identification cards as proof of identity.
By
David Thun
Beginning January 2017, the NNA is transitioning to a new, online-only proof of certification system for Notary Signing Agents to verify their credentials.
By
David Thun
Notary Signing Agents often ask: “Why do I need a separate background check if the state ran one when I became a Notary?” Read on to understand why.
By
Michael Lewis
What does a Notary do if the signer passes away during a notarization? We'd like to hear how you would handle this tough situation.