Well‐trained and well‐managed Notaries can help their employers avoid liability and prevent fraud, but balancing the demands of the workplace with the duties of the Notary office can be challenging. To help deal with it, JPMorgan Chase is hosting a special workshop for Notaries and their supervisors at NNA 2015 Conference in Orlando from May 31 to June 3, 2015.
The role of office Notaries
As public servants, Notaries are answerable to their states, and they serve the public as impartial witnesses in business transactions. As employees, however, Notaries are also accountable to their bosses to serve the business goals of the whole organization. Yet many companies find themselves in legal hot water because of the actions of their staff Notaries.
Despite the fact that imperfect notarizations can lead to serious consequences and liability, some states still do not require Notary education or testing. If your business resides in one of these states, you assume the burden and risk of ensuring that all of your Notary employees learn all the rules — and display professional standards at all times.
Notary workshop details
At the NNA Conference 2015, a new workshop titled, “How to Develop and Implement Effective Policies for Employee Notaries” will be led by Tamra Bubke, Vice President of Notary Oversight for JPMorgan Chase. It will focus on developing a Notary oversight plan for your company, and will address the following:
- Creating guidelines for employee Notaries that comply with state laws and rules as well as your internal company policies
- Showing how effective policies and oversight can provide superior service and always protects the Notary and his/her employers
- Understanding why it’s so important to train Notaries and supervisors of Notaries to recognize best practices
- Identifying how to safeguard and protect Notary journal records
- Tracking staff Notaries to keep all of their commissions current
The workshop is relevant to Notaries and their supervisors. What Notaries do is so important. Your company’s managers and supervisors need a working knowledge of the specialized practices of Notaries, as well as strategies for efficiently managing them and guiding them away from pitfalls.
For more info about workshops and events at NNA 2015, check out the Conference website.
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