
By
David Thun
It’s a time to start fresh and make changes — and for many Notaries, it’s time to prepare to renew commissions. But sometimes mistakes and misunderstanding can lead to a new commission being delayed, or even putting a hold on performing notarial acts. Take our quiz and test your understanding of the commission renewal process.

By
David Thun
Notaries run into pressure all the time when notarizing — and a lot of time the pressure comes from a boss or even signers themselves. When under pressure, it’s important to keep your cool and make sure to follow state law and proper ethical practices. Take our quiz and see how you do in the following high-pressure situations.

By
David Thun
Issues with identification documents are common. What if the ID has expired? What if it is a foreign ID? Test your knowledge with our Notary quiz.

By
David Thun
A Notary’s seal and journal are important tools for performing your duties, and need to be handled properly. Careless use of these tools can be exploited by dishonest persons to falsify notarizations or commit other unethical acts. Test your knowledge of best practices when using or storing your notarial tools.

By
David Thun
Identifying signers is an essential part of a Notary’s role. Test your knowledge of proper identification practices in this month’s quiz.

By
David Thun
Take our Notary quiz and find out how much you know about unauthorized practice of law and how to avoid it - the answers may surprise you.