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NNA Staff
Say a friend asks you to notarize a power of attorney for her seriously ill mother, who is in the hospital and cannot appear before you. Even if you’ve known the friend for many years and have no reason to doubt her honesty, ignoring one of the steadfast principles of notarization is not worth the trouble it could bring.
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NNA Staff
Adoptions from foreign countries often require extensive authentication of documents, but differing conceptions of the role of Notaries from one country to another can confuse and frustrate prospective parents.
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NNA Staff
The first Guiding Principle listed in The Notary Public Code Of Professional Responsibility concerns the Notary’s role as a public official.
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NNA Staff
Secretary of State Todd Rokita’s Business Services Division launched a new online Notary portal it says is aimed at reducing the cost of government and increasing the speed of customer service.
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NNA Staff
The number of mortgage solutions for troubled homeowners has been increasing, indicating a steadying of the mortgage sector upon which many Notaries rely.
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NNA Staff
To ensure prompt renewal, it’s best to start the process as early as your state allows and make use of the NNA resources available to you.
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NNA Staff
Michael Robinson, the Association’s Director of Marketing & Member Services since mid 2009 and a veteran executive with vital experience in leading membership-based organizations and strategic initiatives, has been elevated to the top NNA position to spearhead the drive for creating new opportunities for American Notaries.
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NNA Staff
Following the devastating 7.0 temblor that struck Haiti in January, the nationwide community of Notaries and the National Notary Foundation rallied together to deliver thousands of dollars in aid to victims that remain hospitalized, homeless and hungry.
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NNA Staff
Recent changes to major federal-issued IDs — including passports and “Green Cards” — have prompted some states to review and update their rules laws regarding “satisfactory evidence of identity” for notarial acts.
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NNA Staff
Conference 2010 takes off in Chicago, Illinois in just a few days, and the excitement has mounted from coast to coast — and internationally — due to the Conference’s innovative new format and training programs, coupled with valuable networking opportunities, special events and the world class fun that awaits in The Windy City.