By
NNA Staff
The recent deferred action ruling by the Department of Homeland Security is likely to open new floodgates for thousands of immigrants to apply for deportation reprieves and job eligibility, which has many communities bracing for a potential spike in immigration assistance fraud. Korean civil rights groups have joined other immigrant communities in issuing warnings to their undocumented youth to be aware of immigration assistance scams.
By
Phillip Browne
The National Notary Association wishes to send a big “thank you” to all Notaries who participated in our Father’s Day Facebook campaign, which generated $2,500 to battle the deadly disease.
By
NNA Staff
My employer has asked to examine my notarial journal, and possibly photocopy several entries for his records. Is he authorized to see this information, or am I obligated to keep it confidential?
By
NNA Staff
A growing number of states are seeking legislation that imposes criminal penalties and jail time for those who engage in foreclosure fraud.
By
David Thun
Don’t let a deadline pressure you into a rushed job that could lead to problems — such as the dispute in South Dakota after a lawmaker notarized his own election documents.
By
Kelle Clarke
In an ongoing effort to combat predatory immigration assistant scams, more states are enacting laws regulating those who offer assistance to immigrants.
By
Michael Lewis
The U.S. Supreme Court ruling that overturned part of Arizona’s strict law cracking down on undocumented immigrants has created uncertainty for many foreign-born residents.
By
David Thun
Many states are now allowing Notaries to apply for commissions online in order to save time and money on processing.
By
Kelle Clarke
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has launched an investigation into three Supreme Court justices who allegedly used court employees to notarize their 2012 campaign paperwork.
By
NNA Staff
Many Notary Signing Agents and other professionals in the mortgage industry are reluctant to report mortgage-related fraud practices in the workplace, fearing for their jobs. However, a federal agency is now actively encouraging whistleblowers with a new online site to report dishonest practices.