By
NNA Staff
In recent months, some signers have requested guidance from Notaries on obtaining official “issuance procedures” for apostilles issued by their Notary-regulating authority. These letters are being requested by foreign governments to further help “certify” apostilles issued by American Notaries are valid.
By
NNA Staff
Every year, millions of notarized documents connected to business and personal transactions are sent across international borders. But this global interaction does not always flow smoothly. The International Section recently spoke at length with Christophe Bernasconi, First Secretary of the Hague Conference on Private International Law, about the issues surrounding the international acceptance of documents. The following is an abridged version of his comments.
By
David Thun
The notarization of a postnuptial agreement helped establish the timeline of events in a high-profile divorce case and exposed that a family attorney altered the agreement after it had been signed and notarized.
By
David Thun
Not all states require that Notaries keep a Notary journal, but your records are your best friend when it comes to protecting yourself. Find out why!
By
David Thun
With patient privacy and medical identity theft a growing concern, healthcare professionals are closely examining the risks of outsourcing electronic medical record systems to foreign companies, which are not subject to the rigorous security requirements mandated by U.S. law.
By
David Thun
Medical identity theft is difficult to identify and mitigate because it is not discovered quickly, and often involves inside access by employees at healthcare facilities — a key reason for healthcare Notaries to protect their records from unauthorized access by co-workers in the workplace.
By
David Thun
Saying “no” to an improper notarization when your boss is an attorney can be daunting…but it’s critical if you are asked to perform an illegal notarization. Richard Busch, a surety attorney who represents Merchants Bonding Company has defended many Notaries and offers these suggestions.
By
NNA Staff
Notaries must be aware that the U.S. Department of Treasury prohibits certain foreign nationals from doing business with the U.S., and if one of them requests a notarization it must be refused.
By
David Thun
Having dealt with countless medical powers of attorney and the challenges that come with them, Carol Salter, a Notary at McKee
Medical Center in Loveland, Colorado, discusses her methods to keep them sound.
By
Phillip Browne
Some experts are concerned that rising costs and government regulation may put a damper on the long-term outlook for the healthcare industry.