By
NNA Staff
While most state Notary laws are inconsistent in aspects like seal requirements, recordkeeping and mandatory education, there is one key area in which they are united: The requirement that a document signer and any witness identifying the signer be present before a Notary at the time of the notarization.
By
NNA Staff
Most civil lawsuits against Notaries stem from three causes. Here’s what they are and how to avoid them.
By
David Thun
Thousands of people took part in the NNA’s online poll, with half of all Notaries surveyed saying liability is their biggest concern.
By
NNA Staff
A groundbreaking Illinois Appellate Court decision that mandated Notaries adhere to a standard of care that goes beyond state laws has been named one of the top 10 most influential cases of 2009 by The Legal Description, a respected trade publication for the legal, real estate and mortgage services industries.
By
NNA Staff
When relying on a credible identifying witness, you should administer an oath or affirmation. Here is some recommended wording.
By
NNA Staff
Imposture is when a dishonest person obtains a genuine identification document from a state or federal issuing agency by posing as another person and falsely submitting the other person's name.
By
NNA Staff
Tips on using a subscribing witness during a signing.
By
NNA Staff
You’re at the final stages of a notarization. Everything’s gone smoothly until you stamp the document, and the seal is unreadable. What do you do?
By
NNA Staff
Tips on how to properly fingerprint your signer.
By
NNA Staff
How enterprising Notaries use such sites to promote their business and find new customers.