![Guam Raises Commission Application Fees](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/NotaryBulletinIcon612.jpg)
By
NNA Staff
on January 04, 2010
A bill raising the cost of applying for a Notary commission in Guam was signed into law November 25.
![Guiding Principle III - Personal Appearance](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/NotaryBulletinIcon612.jpg)
By
NNA Staff
on January 04, 2010
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.
![Hotline Tip: Avoid Being Sued](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/HotlineTip.jpg)
By
NNA Staff
on January 04, 2010
Most civil lawsuits against Notaries stem from three causes. Here’s what they are and how to avoid them.
![Poll: Liability Is Top Concern For U.S. Notaries](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/NotaryBulletinIcon612.jpg)
By
David Thun
on January 04, 2010
Thousands of people took part in the NNA’s online poll, with half of all Notaries surveyed saying liability is their biggest concern.
![The Legal Description Ranks Notary Case Among Top 10 Court Decisions Of 2009](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/NotaryBulletinIcon612.jpg)
By
NNA Staff
on January 04, 2010
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.