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
Phillip Browne, September 29, 2025
We asked Notary professionals what tool or app is most important for running their business. Here’s what they said.
By
NNA Staff, September 12, 2025
State Notary officials and the NNA met in Biloxi, Mississippi to discuss issues such as AI misinformation, notarization errors and federal disability laws affecting Notaries.
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.
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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.