By
David Thun
NNA 2014 is right around the corner. If it’s your first time at an NNA Conference, consider these tips from past attendees about how to get the most out of the year’s biggest Notary event.
By
Kelle Clarke
Over the years, the National Notary Association has encountered more than a few Notary moms who share their unique careers with one or more of their offspring, and we wanted to celebrate them as we approach Mother’s Day next month. So we reached out to our Notary community to hear their stories of teamwork and companionship.
By
David Thun
If you’re looking for ways to push your Notary business ahead of the competition in a tough market, Marcus Sheridan knows how to do it — and he’ll be sharing those techniques during his keynote speech June 2 at NNA 2014 in Phoenix.
By
Kelle Clarke
A customer came in with a handwritten document stating that he had created a new product and containing a short, detailed description of the item he created. He asked to have the document notarized. Am I authorized to do so?
By
Kelle Clarke
When Fresno signing agent and business owner Shelly Kitchen saw her loan signing assignments go from 25 to 35 a week to about 10 a month, she wasn’t surprised — it’s a reality of the cyclical mortgage industry, after all. Still, she knew she had to find ways to diversify her Notary business in order to keep afloat.
By
Bill Anderson
Guiding Principle 4 of the Notary Signing Agent Code of Conduct reads: “The Notary Signing Agent will not provide legal, personal, financial or other advice or services to the signer in connection with a signing assignment nor explain the terms of any closing document presented to the signer.”