![Are international IDs acceptable for notarizations?](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/List-View-Sizes-Are-International-IDs-Acceptable-for-Notarizations-630x630.jpg)
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NNA Staff
It’s not uncommon for Notaries to be given a foreign ID to perform a notarization. But is this permitted by law? Learn more in the Notary Bulletin.
![A ‘Thank-You’ To Our Notaries Of The Year Who Have Served Their Country In The Military](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Vets-resized.jpg)
By
David Thun
The NNA is saying “thank you” to our nation’s veterans and giving special recognition to past Notary of the Year recipients who served in the military.
![Notaries earn extra income serving as a Remote Testimony Witness](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/1-31-new-remote-testimony-resize-list-view.jpg)
By
Kelle Clarke
Notaries look to expand their business offerings by serving as remote testimony witnesses for telephone hearings. Learn more about this opportunity.
![Can I Be Commissioned In Virginia And D.C.?](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/New-Hotline-Resized3.jpg)
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NNA Staff
I live in Virginia and work in Washington, D.C. Can I be commissioned in two states?
![Notaries then and now](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/seal-resized.jpg)
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NNA Staff
The role of a Notary has changed a lot since the eighteenth century. Learn about Notaries “then and now” as the NNA reviews the history of this office.
![Seeking The Right To Be A Notary](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Suffrage-Pic-Resized.jpg)
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NNA Staff
As part of our celebration of Notary Public Day November 7, we look back at the struggles women faced to become Notaries in the early 20th century.
![When ‘tricks’ or ‘treats’ aren’t fun and games for Notaries](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Trick-or-Treat-resized.jpg)
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David Thun
Sometimes Notaries run into shady signers who try to “trick” them with a false ID, or offer “treats” such as gratuities that may not be appropriate to accept.
![Guest Notary Column: Dealing With A Problem Signing](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Problem-Signing-resized.jpg)
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Amanda Doumanian Reeves
“Why won’t you just notarize it for us?” This is never an easy question.
![What to do if your Notary seal or journal goes missing](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Bulletin-Articles-Art-List-View-Sizes-What-to-Do-if-Your-Notary-Seal-or-Journal-Goes-Missing-630x630.jpg)
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David Thun
Your Notary seal and journal are essential tools of your trade. Unfortunately, crooks covet Notary tools to obtain private information or falsify notarial acts. That’s why it’s crucial to take immediate steps if you find your tools missing.
!['Notario Publico' and Notary fraud](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/notario-resized.jpg)
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David Thun
Con artists targeting immigrant victims commonly advertise fraudulent legal services using the Spanish title “Notario Publico” or other foreign-language translations of “Notary Public.”