By
Michael Lewis
2012 proved to be a strong year for the mortgage industry as lenders funded nearly 30 percent more in home loans than 2011, according to the latest U.S. Mortgage Market Index report.
By
Kelle Clarke
Mobile Notary and veteran Signing Agent Laura Biewer has learned a number of marketing strategies that keep her phone ringing — and don’t take a bite out of her wallet.
By
NNA Staff
If a signer is having multiple documents notarized, can I simply draw a line in the journal and have him sign once for all of the documents?
By
David Thun
Bills introduced in two states this month would require Notaries Public to report financial abuse of older signers if signed into law.
By
Michael Lewis
In a recent case, a California appeals court has shut down a class-action by reaffirming the right of signing agents to charge fees for non-notarial services.
By
Kelle Clarke
Notaries and Notary Signing Agents continue to play a key role in helping to detect — and prevent — property fraud.
By
NNA Staff
My sister-in-law, who lives in Italy, is sending me a Power of Attorney to sign that is written in Italian and requires notarization. If I provide valid ID and the Notary knows me personally and understands the type of document I am signing, is it necessary for me to translate the document before she can notarize it?
By
NNA Staff
Notaries attend the NNA 2013 Conference to learn more about the changing world of notarization.
By
NNA Staff
A client presented me with a Claim of Mechanics Lien form and asked if it required notarization. Is this a document I should notarize, and, if so, which signature(s) are notarized, and what type of notarization is required?
By
Kelle Clarke
Lawmakers in Illinois have proposed a new bill that would enforce stricter penalties against individuals found guilty of the deliberate misuse of notarized documents.