By
David Thun
California’s Governor Brown signed three new bills into law affecting Notaries this month — two related to immigration matters and one involving the theft of cattle and farm animals.
By
David Thun
Notaries are public servants, and for many of you that goes far beyond merely signing and sealing documents.
By
Michael Lewis
A growing number of real estate brokerages are offering home buyers a “one-stop-shopping” option, including home loans and title services, according to a recent survey by marketing firm Imprev, Inc.
By
Kelle Clarke
We asked Notaries nationwide to share their biggest pet peeves when it comes to the signing table, and, boy, did you all respond.
By
Michael Lewis
New reports issued by the government and private analytical firms indicate a downward trend in incidents of mortgage fraud across the nation.
By
Michael Lewis
California Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. has vetoed a bill that would have required the state’s Notaries Public to report instances of suspected financial abuse of elders and dependent adults.
By
Kelle Clarke
I’ve been asked to notarize a document for my boss, who is in the practice of signing his name using only his initials. Will his standard initial signature be acceptable?
By
David Thun
Nevada has become the fourth state authorizing Notaries to conduct wedding ceremonies.
By
Kelle Clarke
A diligent Notary, who recorded a conspirator’s thumbprint in his journal, helped bring murderers to justice.
By
Kelle Clarke
There are times when borrowers end up having to spend twice the time and money to get their loan packages properly notarized due to mistakes that could be easily prevented if the Notary took charge and avoided some common pitfalls: