![Notaries Weigh In On Their Biggest Pet Peeves](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Pet-Peeves.jpg)
By
Kelle Clarke
on October 10, 2013
We asked Notaries nationwide to share their biggest pet peeves when it comes to the signing table, and, boy, did you all respond.
![Reports: Mortgage Fraud Declining But Still A Serious Risk](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Mortgage-Fraud.jpg)
By
Michael Lewis
on October 10, 2013
New reports issued by the government and private analytical firms indicate a downward trend in incidents of mortgage fraud across the nation.
![California Governor vetoes bill requiring Notaries to report suspected financial abuse of seniors](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/NotaryBulletinIcon612.jpg)
By
Michael Lewis
on October 10, 2013
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.
![Hotline Tip: Initials versus signature](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/HotlineTip.jpg)
By
Kelle Clarke
on October 10, 2013
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?
![New state law expands marriage duties for Notaries](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Wedding.jpg)
By
David Thun
on October 10, 2013
Nevada has become the fourth state authorizing Notaries to conduct wedding ceremonies.
![Murder, fraud and forgery foiled](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Thumbprint-murder.jpg)
By
Kelle Clarke
on October 08, 2013
A diligent Notary, who recorded a conspirator’s thumbprint in his journal, helped bring murderers to justice.
![Common Notarization Errors On Loan Packages And How To Fix Them](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Fixing-Loan-Packages.jpg)
By
Kelle Clarke
on October 03, 2013
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:
![Getting ready for your first Notary Signing Agent assignment](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/first-loan-signing.jpg)
By
David Thun
on October 03, 2013
Your first loan signing assignment is often the most intimidating. Here are some basic tips from experienced Notary Signing Agents to help ensure things go smoothly.
![Hotline Tip: Dealing with multi-page documents](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/HotlineTip.jpg)
By
Kelle Clarke
on October 03, 2013
Do we need to include in our journal the actual number of pages the document contains, or simply the number we were required to notarize?
![Dispelling Common Misconceptions](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/misconception.jpg)
By
Kelle Clarke
on September 26, 2013
Here are a few common Notary myths and the truths behind them.