By
NNA Staff
on March 23, 2011
Many Notary Signing Agents are taking the initiative to look for new deal-flow in different regions and diversifying their services to discover new revenue streams. Also, while many communities are struggling, there are others showing signs of growth.
By
NNA Staff
on March 23, 2011
Providing Notary services in the in a law office presents unique challenges. Advanced knowledge of Notary laws and best practices is essential, along with specific legal or procedural requirements for certain documents. Dorothy O’Guin, a Florida Registered Paralegal and Advanced Certified Paralegal with the Gunster law firm in Vero Beach, Florida,recently provided the Legal Professionals Section important tips about avoiding notarization pitfalls that can cause a legal problem.
By
David Thun
on March 23, 2011
If you are asked to notarize for a signer who’s in the hospital or otherwise affected by health issues, some advance planning can help ensure the notarization goes smoothly for you, the signer and the signer’s family.
By
NNA Staff
on March 23, 2011
When a Notary in the legal profession changes jobs, the transition can sometimes create confusion in the office over who retains your notarial records. A supervising attorney may insist that the firm retain your Notary journal based on attorney-client privilege, but state laws always supersede any request by an employer. The proper response is to retain it in your custody.
By
David Thun
on March 23, 2011
By
NNA Staff
on March 15, 2011
With dignity and quiet pain, Japanese are suffering the devastating effects of the catastrophic earthquake and tsunami. Let us, as Notaries, now come to their aid.
By
NNA Staff
on March 02, 2011
Online webcam notarization is invalid and illegal in the State of California, according to a formal statement by California Secretary of State Debra Bowen.
By
NNA Staff
on March 02, 2011
More than 600 counties in 36 states now are able to record documents electronically, according to the Property Records Industry Association (PRIA).
By
NNA Staff
on March 02, 2011
In a call to action for the nation’s Notaries, more than 90 percent of respondents to the NNA’s February 2011 poll said they believe education and training is essential for every Notary, even if not required by state law.
By
NNA Staff
on March 02, 2011
Individuals in Georgia applying for or renewing Notary commissions may get a significant break after a new bill that seeks to undo a massive application fee hike has passed through the state House of Representatives by a vote of 162 to 1.