
By
David Thun, Updated September 8, 2025
You always do what your boss tells you to do, right? Not when it comes to Notary tools. Here’s what you need to know about seals and journals in the workplace.

By
Michael Lewis
Market forecasts predict Notary Signing Agents should prepare for less refinancing opportunities, but a possible rise in home-purchase assignments in 2017.

By
NNA Staff
Is notarizing a document that includes a future date permitted in California? The NNA Hotline Counselors have your answers here.

By
David Thun, Updated September 22, 2025
Proofs of execution are one of the only times a document signer does not appear before a Notary to have their signature notarized, but there are restrictions.

By
Marcy Tiberio, Updated December 16, 2024
In the mortgage industry everyone is graded. The Notary Signing Agents that get the best grades get the most work. Here is how you can earn a high rating.

By
David Thun, Updated November 15, 2024
If you are looking for extra income, consider these proven strategies for making the most out of your Notary commission.

By
Marcy Tiberio
Notary Signing Agent Marcy Tiberio responds to concerns from Signing Agents about the need to be recertified and how different states implement it.

By
David Thun, Updated May 5, 2025
Notaries are sometimes asked to perform unusual procedures for government documents. Ask these questions before proceeding with one of these tricky forms.

By
Michael Lewis
USCIS has published a revised version of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification and scheduled a series of free webinars for Notaries offering I-9 services.

By
NNA Staff
What title should a Notary sign in California when completing notarial wording? Our NNA Hotline team has the answer.