By
Phillip Browne
on January 20, 2011
Some experts are concerned that rising costs and government regulation may put a damper on the long-term outlook for the healthcare industry.
![December Poll Results: Questionable Identification Documents](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/NotaryBulletinIcon612.jpg)
By
NNA Staff
on January 12, 2011
More than 80 percent of respondents to our December Poll reported they either have never encountered, or didn’t know how to identify a fake or forged ID.
![The NNA’s Recommended Notary Practices: Personal Appearance](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/NotaryBulletinIcon612.jpg)
By
NNA Staff
on January 11, 2011
Before any signature can be lawfully notarized, the signer must appear in person before you at the time of the notarization.
![Las Vegas To Host The NNA’s 2011 Conference](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/NotaryBulletinIcon612.jpg)
By
NNA Staff
on January 06, 2011
The Notary Event of the Year — the NNA’s annual Conference — returns to Las Vegas, Nevada this May.
![Hotline Tip: Exercising Reasonable Care Is Best Defense](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/HotlineTip.jpg)
By
NNA Staff
on January 05, 2011
The best way to protect yourself from being held liable in a lawsuit is to exercise “reasonable care” while performing notarizations, which means obeying all laws and carrying out your duties professionally.
By
NNA Staff
on January 05, 2011
If you encounter a signer who is a minor, the fact that he or she is underage does not preclude you from proceeding, but there are issues to keep in mind.
![Notaries can say no to sovereign citizens](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/NotaryBulletinIcon612.jpg)
By
NNA Staff
on January 05, 2011
Anti-government activists sometimes try to use notarizations to validate outlandish business or legal claims.
![Registration Now Open For The Notary Event Of The Year](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/NotaryBulletinIcon612.jpg)
By
NNA Staff
on January 05, 2011
Conference 2011 registration is now officially open to Notaries, their employers and all others.
![Hotline Tip: Can A Copy Of A Passport Be Notarized?](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/HotlineTip.jpg)
By
NNA Staff
on January 01, 2011
I have been asked to provide "Certified" copies of my passport to our insurance broker in Bermuda. The request asks for "Certified Copy of passport (notarized in the States).” I have been unable to determine the correct wording to use on this notarization. Can you please advise?