![Journal Thumbprint Brings Final Murder Suspects To Justice](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/ThumbprintThumb.jpg)
By
NNA Staff
on December 31, 2012
The final two co-conspirators in a 2008 murder and fraud scheme have been brought to justice, thanks in part to thumbprint evidence left in the journal of a diligent Notary.
![Proposed Law Amendment Could Lead To Foreclosure Spike](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Foreclosure.jpg)
By
NNA Staff
on December 31, 2012
Nevadans could see a spike in foreclosure activity in 2013 if banks and lawmakers agree to proposed amendments to a current law designed in the wake of the robo-signing crisis.
![Four New Notary Laws To Watch](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Law_booksthumb.jpg)
By
David Thun
on December 27, 2012
Here’s a look four laws enacted in the past year that make significant changes to state Notary regulations.
![2013 Notary Of The Year Nominations Close On New Year's Eve](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/NotaryBulletinIcon612.jpg)
By
NNA Staff
on December 27, 2012
The NNA will accept nominations for the 2013 Notary of the Year only through Monday, December 31.
![Hotline Tip: Can I Notarize A Copy Of A Passport?](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/New-Hotline-Resized3.jpg)
By
NNA Staff
on December 27, 2012
Can Notaries certify copies of passports? If so, what are the steps?
![Entries Close Soon For 2013 Notary Of The Year](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/NotaryBulletinIcon612.jpg)
By
NNA Staff
on December 20, 2012
Nominations close for the 2013 Notary of the Year Honor on December 31.
![Hotline Tip: How do I perform a marriage ceremony?](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/HotlineTip.jpg)
By
NNA Staff
on December 20, 2012
I’m a Florida Notary. My stepson is getting married and wants me to do the ceremony. Can you explain to me what we need to do for me to perform the ceremony?
![Notary Officiants Barred From Saying No To Same-Sex Weddings](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/holdind_hands-thumb.jpg)
By
NNA Staff
on December 20, 2012
During the November election, several states passed referendums allowing same-sex marriages, and in Maine and Washington, Notaries could be called on for their services — raising the issue of whether Notaries can decline requests that go against their personal beliefs.
![Survey: Fear Of Identity Theft Widespread Among U.S. Adults](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/IDgenericThumb.jpg)
By
David Thun
on December 13, 2012
A recent survey done for ID Analytics found that nearly half of all survey respondents have been targeted by ID thieves or know someone who has — and more than 70 percent fear becoming victims.
![Census: Illegal Immigration Is Slowing](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Notario-Warning-sign.JPG)
By
NNA Staff
on December 13, 2012
The number of undocumented immigrants in the country has dropped significantly, according to data released recently by the U.S. Census Bureau.