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Phillip Browne, April 13, 2026
Fraud and forgery have turned refinance transactions into the mortgage industry's most dangerous minefield. The numbers are staggering — and the implications for every Notary Signing Agent in America are urgent.
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NNA Staff, June 29, 2026
A California Notary asks if they can notarize for a signer in Arizona using an online communications app such as Zoom. The NNA Notary Hotine answers the question.
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Christina Hough, June 29, 2026
2023 Notary of the Year Cristina Hough offers tips to help Notaries make neurodivergent signers more comfortable during notarizations.
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NNA Staff, June 22, 2026
A Michigan Notary asks if they are required to sign their name within the borders of the official seal they affix on documents. The NNA Notary Hotline answers the question.
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NNA Staff, June 15, 2026
A New York Notary asks if they may notarize a handwritten document. The NNA Notary Hotline answers the question.
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David Thun, June 12, 2026
A new Virginia law takes effect July 1, 2026, requiring Notaries to keep a journal of notarial acts and provide proof of commission before buying a Notary seal.
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NNA Staff, June 8, 2026
A California Notary asks if extra steps are required when notarizing for a mother and daughter who have the same name. The NNA Notary Hotline answers the question.
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David Thun, June 5, 2026
Can you figure out the Notary terms and phrases in this month’s crossword puzzle?
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NNA Staff, June 1, 2026
An Indiana Notary asks if they can notarize a trust they are named in as a beneficiary. The NNA Notary Hotline answers the question.
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NNA Staff, May 27, 2026
An employer asks what needs to be done if a former employee leaves her seal and journal behind when she leaves. The NNA Notary Hotline answers the question.