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December 2013

2013 Notary Laws: The Year In Review

2013 Notary Laws: The Year In Review

2013 was a light year for Notary-related legislation based on the number of bills introduced. But the bills that did pass were not light on substance.

WWYD Answer: The Case Of The Missing Figures

WWYD Answer: The Case Of The Missing Figures

On Dec. 19 we posed a scenario, The Case of the Missing Figures, about a Notary who was asked by a signer to notarize a promissory note that was missing critical information, including the final loan amount. The question is: Was the Notary correct in refusing the notarization, and what explanation should be given to the signer?

Five myths about background screenings explained

Five myths about background screenings explained

Signing agents have asked many questions about the annual background check prescribed by the Signing Professionals Workgroup. Christopher Ballas, CEO of Backgrounds Online, answers questions about screenings and clears up some common misconceptions.

National Foreclosure Proceedings Hit 95-Month Low

National Foreclosure Proceedings Hit 95-Month Low

The foreclosure crisis may finally be nearing its end. According to the latest report from RealtyTrac, foreclosure proceedings dropped dramatically in November, representing a 32 percent decrease from 2012 and the lowest number since December 2005.

What Would You Do: The Case Of The Missing Figures

What Would You Do: The Case Of The Missing Figures

A customer comes to you for a notarization, and he is a bit anxious. The two of you begin to go through the stack of well-organized paperwork, until you come across a promissory note that is missing important information.

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