![2015 refinance activity good news for Notary Signing Agents](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Mortgage-Refi-resized2.jpg)
By
Michael Lewis
on January 21, 2015
A significant drop in mortgage interest rates has helped jumpstart refinance activity, which should mean more business for Notary signing agents in the coming months.
![Notary of over 30 years offers five tips for long-term success](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Herb-Guinup.jpg)
By
Kelle Clarke
on January 21, 2015
Throughout his 30-plus years as a Notary, Herbert Guinup has seen booms and busts, industry shifts, and more changes than he can count. Along the way he has picked up several tried-and-true strategies to ensure his career longevity.
![Notary Training Providers Worth Checking Out](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Training-Course-resized.jpg)
By
David Thun
on January 15, 2015
To help you navigate the Notary training and education waters, below is an overview of some providers.
![Same-sex court ruling spotlights impartiality, opportunities for Florida Notaries](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/same-sex-marriage-resized-copy.jpg)
By
David Thun
on January 15, 2015
Florida became the 36th state to legalize same-sex marriage. Notaries may now officiate same-sex weddings within this state. Details in the NNA Bulletin.
![Tips For Notaries Dealing With California Certificate Changes](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/200px-Flag_of_California-svg.png)
By
David Thun
on January 08, 2015
With California’s new certificate law now in effect, Notaries in the Golden State are likely to encounter documents that include outdated notarial wording. If you are presented a document with the old, non-compliant wording, consider these solutions:
![Creating a successful mobile Notary business](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Creating-a-successful-mobile-Notary-business-list.jpg)
By
Laura Biewer
on January 08, 2015
As with just about any profession, creating a successful mobile Notary business requires hard work — every day.
![Five Things You Should Consider When Choosing Your Notary Training](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/five-things-Notary-training.jpg)
By
David Thun
on January 08, 2015
A variety of providers offer training for new and renewing Notaries; but before you sign up it’s a good idea to make sure their course offerings meets these criteria.
![Notary Signing Agent Code of Conduct: Guiding Principle 9](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/New-Standards-Questions.jpeg)
By
Bill Anderson
on January 08, 2015
Guiding Principle 9 of the Notary Signing Agent Code of Conduct states: “The Notary Signing Agent will always act in a responsible manner towards contracting companies and parties to the transaction.”