By
Michael Closen
All too often, people try to get Notaries to do something they shouldn’t. A Florida Notary lost his commission because he fell for the bogus tale of a local lawyer.
By
Michael Lewis, Updated October 10, 2024
Notaries always need to be on guard against scammers trying to commit fraud. Here are five scenarios showing how dishonest people try to trip Notaries up.
By
Cindy Medrano
Here are stories of three Notaries who spotted unique business opportunities and charged forward.
By
NNA Staff
A California Notary asks if it's OK to notarize a deed for the Notary's grandfather and aunt. The NNA Hotline Team has the answers.
By
David Thun, Updated April 14, 2025
Some states allow a proxy to sign on behalf of a person physically unable to write. Here are answers to the most common questions from Notaries about signatures by proxy.
By
Michael Lewis
As more states consider remote notarization, Notaries and signers want to know more about how it works. Here are answers to the most common questions.
By
NNA Staff
Rules on how to notarize may vary state to state, but common Notary mistakes still happen. Notary law expert Michael Closen discusses mistakes that land Notaries in legal trouble and what they can do to stay out of court.
By
Cindy Medrano
Jeannette Ramcharan of Maryland was named as the 2018 Notary of the Year at NNA 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
By
David Thun
Signers unable to write their full name for a notarization can sometimes use an alternative called signature by mark. Learn more about how it works and where it is permitted.
By
David Thun, Updated December 3, 2024
The modern world often presents situations that can trip up even the most experienced Notary. Here is a list of some of the most common ones.