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NNA Staff
Notaries play an important role in the real estate closing process, ensuring that the people who signed a particular document are properly identified and fully aware of the implications of the document they are signing.
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NNA Staff
A bill raising the cost of applying for a Notary commission in Guam was signed into law November 25.
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NNA Staff
While most state Notary laws are inconsistent in aspects like seal requirements, recordkeeping and mandatory education, there is one key area in which they are united: The requirement that a document signer and any witness identifying the signer be present before a Notary at the time of the notarization.
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NNA Staff
Most civil lawsuits against Notaries stem from three causes. Here’s what they are and how to avoid them.
By
David Thun
Thousands of people took part in the NNA’s online poll, with half of all Notaries surveyed saying liability is their biggest concern.
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NNA Staff
A groundbreaking Illinois Appellate Court decision that mandated Notaries adhere to a standard of care that goes beyond state laws has been named one of the top 10 most influential cases of 2009 by The Legal Description, a respected trade publication for the legal, real estate and mortgage services industries.