
          By
          NNA Staff
Assembly Bill 638 would prevent Immigration Forms Specialists from working in California. In this opinion piece, attorney Arnold Rosenberg explains how the bill would deprive immigrants of valuable and lawful services.

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          Cindy Medrano, Updated September 15, 2025
Whether you are a new Notary looking to launch your business or an experienced one reinventing yourself, building your personal brand is vital to your business success.

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          NNA Staff
Heather D. Heyer, who was killed August 12 in the Charlottsville, Virginia tragedy, was a Notary Public.

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          David Thun, Updated March 3, 2025
One of the most important aspects of a Notary’s duties is serving as an impartial witness. But what does impartiality require of you? Here's when you need to stay unbiased, and why.

          By
          NNA Staff
What should you do if a customer signs the wrong part of your journal? The NNA Hotline Team has your answers.

          By
          David Thun, Updated May 5, 2025
Notaries are sometimes presented with foreign “Proof of Life” documents with unusual instructions. Here are answers to common questions about these documents.

          By
          NNA Staff
What identification can Missouri Notaries accept to identify signers who are not citizens? The NNA Hotline Team answers your questions.

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          Marcy Tiberio, Updated June 2, 2025
Prepare for emergencies and prevent them from harming your business. Here’s how a Notary Signing Agent can prevent emergencies from harming their business.

          By
          David Thun
Making a mistake during a notarization can have serious consequences for California Notaries. Learn more about the Golden State’s Notary laws and penalties for misconduct.

          By
          Michael Lewis
Last week, we presented a real-life scenario of an older signer being pressured by his spouse to sign a real estate document. Here's how our readers said they would handle it.