![How to use SigningAgent.com to get clients](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/how-to-optimize-signingagent-profile-list.jpg)
By
Kelle Clarke
on September 25, 2014
With the mortgage and real estate markets working through a downturn, competition for Notary signing agent assignments has become fierce. But amid all the changes, a growing number of nationwide signing services and title companies are using SigningAgent.com to find qualified NSAs.
![The Notary Challenge: Matching faces to ID harder than you think](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/Unassigned/face364_id_nonmatch.jpg)
By
Michael Lewis
on September 25, 2014
Properly identifying signers is one of the most important tasks Notaries carry out, but that task may be harder than you think.
![5 tips for dealing with angry borrowers during loan signings](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Angry-resized.jpg)
By
Kelle Clarke
on September 18, 2014
Here are a few helpful tips from experts and experienced Notaries to help you defuse signers who are emotional, angry or downright difficult.
![How small talk can help your Notary business](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/How-small-talk-can-help-your-Notary-business.jpg)
By
Cindy Medrano
on September 18, 2014
Learn how small talk can generate more business for Notaries. Receive customer service advice from other Notaries.
![Sluggish Mortgage, Housing Recovery Keeps Notary Signing Agents Waiting](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Mortgage-Low.jpg)
By
Michael Lewis
on September 18, 2014
The mortgage and housing markets will continue to struggle for the rest of the year before improving slightly in 2015.
![When A Customer Takes Your Seal](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/New-Hotline-Resized3.jpg)
By
David Thun
on September 18, 2014
A customer came into my office and asked to have her signature notarized on some documents. She left — and then I noticed my stamp was missing! What should I do?
![May I Notarize A Child Custody Transfer Document For A Parent?](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/New-Hotline-Resized3.jpg)
By
David Thun
on September 10, 2014
Can you notarize a document transferring child custody? Learn more in the National Notary Association’s Hotline Tip of the week!
![NotaryGadget CEO: ‘Test drive’ our Notary software and tell us what you think](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/NotaryGadet-resized.jpg)
By
Kelle Clarke
on September 10, 2014
NotaryGadget creator Steve Bjorkman is offering a free trial of the software asking Notaries to rate the product and explain what you liked, what you didn’t, and what changes or improvements you would make.
![Many States Still Lack Education Requirements Despite Calls For More Notary Training](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Small-education-resized.jpg)
By
David Thun
on September 04, 2014
Lack of Notary training or proper understanding of state Notary laws can result in mistakes that cause major difficulties for signers in any field.
![Can I Notarize Signatures On Adoption Documents?](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/New-Hotline-Resized3.jpg)
By
David Thun
on September 04, 2014
I am a new Notary and work in a hospital. I work closely with our newborn nursery staff, and we often have adoption papers that must be notarized. Am I allowed to notarize these?