![When to use a separate (or loose) Notary certificate](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Bulletin-Articles-Art-List-View-Sizes-630x630-When-to-use-a-separate-or-loose-Notary-certificate.jpg)
By
Kelle Clarke
on April 15, 2015
Notaries must complete a notarial certificate to show evidence of each act. Learn when a loose certificate is necessary and how to properly use it.
![Answers to Signing Agent questions about background screenings](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/New-Standards-Questions.jpeg)
By
NNA Staff
on April 09, 2015
Many signing agents have been asking questions about the status of background screening standards in 2015. Get answers to your questions from Shawn Murphy.
![How to notarize a document in 5 steps](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/How-to-notarize-a-document-in-5-steps-630x630.jpg)
By
Michael Lewis
on April 09, 2015
Notaries are often left to their own devices when trying to understand how to perform a proper notarization. Here are 5 steps to help you perform notarizations.
![Updating Your SigningAgent.com Profile To Get An Edge](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Updating-Your-SigningAgent.com-Profile-list.jpg)
By
NNA Staff
on April 08, 2015
A Notary’s profile on SigningAgent.com can boost his visibility among hiring companies and assure them that the Notary has passed key background checks.
![Survey Results: Many Notaries Threatened But Few Call Police](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Notary-Safety-Survey.jpg)
By
David Thun
on April 01, 2015
According the NNA’s Notary safety survey, many Notaries have felt threatened at signings but few call the police. Learn how to stay safe as a Notary.
![5 tips when notarizing for medical patients](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Bulletin-Articles-Art-List-View-Sizes-630x630-5-tips-when-notarizing-for-medical-patients.jpg)
By
Laura Biewer
on April 01, 2015
Notarizing for medical patients can be among the most challenging assignments to complete, and often required far more than basic Notary skills.
![NNA Makes It Easy To Track Notary Legislation, Proposed Rules](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Capitol.jpg)
By
Nicole Dorsey
on April 01, 2015
The NNA has launched an easy-to-access “Policy Tracker” tool that lets you follow the proposed Notary laws, rules and regulations that could affect how you do your job.
![Notary Essentials: The difference between acknowledgments and jurats](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Bulletin-Articles-Art-List-View-Sizes-630x630-The-difference-between-acknowledgments-and-jurats.jpg)
By
Kelle Clarke
on April 01, 2015
Knowing the difference between acknowledgments and jurats is vital for Notaries.