![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?
![What if the name on an ID doesn’t match the name on the document?](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/ID-License-resized.jpg)
By
David Thun
on September 04, 2014
Sometimes the name on a signer’s identification doesn’t exactly match the name on the document being signed. If you encounter a name discrepancy between an ID and a name on a document, here are some options.
![Growing your Notary business with Craigslist](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Craigslist-online-resized.jpg)
By
Kelle Clarke
on September 03, 2014
When it comes to affordable advertising, your local Craigslist site has the potential to give you plenty of bang for your buck.
![Offering I-9 services with your Notary business](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/NNA-BUL-630x630-I-9-services-with-your-Notary-business.jpg)
By
Kelle Clarke
on September 03, 2014
With the growth of remote employees working away from the office, many Notaries are being approached to perform I-9 verifications for their employers.
![5 tips to help you advertise your Notary services](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Bulletin-Articles-Art-List-View-Sizes-630x630-5-tips-to-help-you-advertise-your-Notary-services.jpg)
By
Kelle Clarke
on August 20, 2014
These experts’ tips can help you build your brand, grow your business, and achieve new levels of success.
![Common Notary certificate issues explained](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/New-correcting-certificates-resized.jpg)
By
David Thun
on August 20, 2014
Notaries often encounter confusing scenarios with certificate wording. To help you through this process, we’ve compiled answers to commonly asked questions.
![I’m a new Notary. What do I do now?](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Bulletin-Articles-Art-List-View-Sizes-630x630-Im-A-New-Notary-What-Do-I-Do-Now.jpg)
By
Kelle Clarke
on August 20, 2014
You’ve just received your Notary commission. Now what should you do for your first notarization? Get started with helpful tips from the National Notary Association.
![NNA CEO Takes Ice Bucket Challenge To Help Fight ALS Disease](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Tom-Heymann-Ice-Bucket-resized.jpg)
By
NNA Staff
on August 15, 2014
NNA CEO Tom Heymann stepped up today to take the Ice Bucket Challenge-a viral sensation on social media that's helped raise millions of dollars to fight ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease.