By
David Thun
Notary fraud is no joke, and AI fraud is even harder to spot. But the best defense is to always follow the rules of notarization.
By
David Thun, September 2, 2025
Should a Notary ask a signer to leave a thumbprint in the Notary’s journal entry? While in the past this was a common practice to deter fraud, privacy concerns surrounding the collection of biometric data such as thumbprints have arisen over the years, and some states have changed their laws as a result.
By
NNA Staff, September 2, 2025
A Notary asks how to check the qualifications for two witnesses signing a document. The NNA Notary Hotline answers the question.
By
NNA Staff, September 2, 2025
A new law in Louisiana will increase the state's Notary surety bond requirement and no longer give Notaries the option of filing an errors and omissions insurance policy, changing how Notaries maintain their commissions.
By
NNA Staff, August 25, 2025
A North Carolina Notary asks if an expired driver's license can be accepted as ID if the photo looks similar enough to the signer. The NNA Notary Hotline answers the question.
By
NNA Staff, August 18, 2025
A California Notary asks if notarizing the signature of a blind signer is allowed. The NNA Notary Hotline answers the question.
By
NNA Staff, August 11, 2025
An Oregon Notary asks if labeling or stamping each page is required when certifying a multiple-page copy of a document. The NNA Notary Hotline answers the question.
By
NNA Staff, August 4, 2025
A California Notary asks if they can complete a hybrid certificate for a document going to a different state. The NNA Notary Hotline answers the question.
By
Phillip Browne, July 31, 2025
Notaries across the country encounter stressful situations every day. From signers presenting unsuitable IDs to having to refuse improper notarization requests, the challenges are endless. Then there’s the whole cornucopia of dramatic situations that can hit you out of nowhere.
By
NNA Staff, July 28, 2025
A Florida Notary asks if notarizing a pension life certificate from Jamaica is allowed. The NNA Notary Hotline answers the question.