
By
David Thun
A majority of Notaries purchase Errors and Omissions (E&O) insurance because they feel safer with coverage protecting them from potential lawsuits, according to an NNA December 2011 online poll.

By
Michael Lewis
The National Notary Association has implemented a Trusted Notary Protection support initiative in Alabama and Michigan to help Notaries comply with an unprecedented group of new laws to protect the public from fraud but also significantly increases Notaries’ exposure to liability.

By
NNA Staff
Congratulations go to Amber Hall, of Tomball, Texas, who is cutting her teeth as a Notary Signing Agent entrepreneur and preparing for the recovery of the housing market.

By
NNA Staff
If a document with preprinted jurat wording doesn’t have enough space for my Notary seal, may I attach a loose jurat certificate to the document?

By
David Thun
On January 1, 2012, it became a felony in Michigan to violate state Notary regulations when notarizing real property or mortgage documents.

By
David Thun
Three Notaries charged in a massive ‘robo-signing’ case in Nevada faced a judge for the first time on Dec. 28, but they did not enter pleas as pre-trial hearings were delayed until early 2012.

By
NNA Staff
Get ready for a wide-ranging slate of valuable programs and exciting events in 2012 as the NNA embarks on its 55th Anniversary celebration — a time in which the Notary community reflects upon our decades of progress, and forges ahead with new resolve to strengthen the American Notary office.

By
NNA Staff
As the deadline nears for 2012 Notary of the Year nominations on December 30, the NNA takes a final look back at a past distinguished NOTY recipient. This week’s profile features 2008 Notary of the Year Liz Adams.

By
NNA Staff
States passed more than 60 new laws in 2011 addressing a wide range of notarial issues.
By
NNA Staff
Retail businesses that offer Notary services could soon face some stiff competition if a measure pending before Congress is passed giving the U.S. Postal Service authority to offer customers a wide range of services.