![The most common types of notarizations](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Bulletin-Articles-Art-List-View-Sizes-630x630-The-most-common-types-of-notarizations.jpg)
By
Kelle Clarke
on August 13, 2015
There are a number of notarial acts, but signers do not always know which type they need. Understand the common types of notarization with this guide.
![New SigningAgent.com Diversity Profile Feature Provides A Competitive Edge](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/nsa-diverse-thumb.jpg)
By
David Thun
on August 05, 2015
Diversity can lead to more business for Notaries. Those with diverse business certifications should update their NSA profiles to reflect such designations.
![Avoid common Notary certificate mistakes](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Avoid-Common-Notary-Certificate-Mistakes-List.jpg)
By
Kelle Clarke
on August 05, 2015
The smallest mistake on a Notary certificate can lead to major problems, such as rejection of the documents. Learn how to avoid common certificate errors.
![Scams That Prey On Notaries](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/scam-thumb.jpg)
By
Daniel Lewis
on August 05, 2015
It’s a Notary’s job to help protect people from fraud. But Notaries must also protect themselves from scams. Learn how to avoid common fraud schemes.
![What Would You Do: The case of the anonymous egg donor](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/egg-thumb.jpg)
By
Kelle Clarke
on August 05, 2015
What would you do if someone asked you to notarize an egg donor contract containing only the donor’s first name to maintain anonymity?
![A Notary’s role in preventing elder financial exploitation](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/elderly-hands.jpg)
By
Lori Hamm
on July 30, 2015
There are a number of things that Notaries can do to become a force in preventing elder financial exploitation and abuse.
![Notary Basics: Understanding apostilles](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Understanding-apostilles.jpg)
By
Kelle Clarke
on July 30, 2015
While Notaries are not responsible for obtaining an apostille or authentication certificate, it is helpful to know what they are and how they work.
![Tips for notarizing international adoption documents](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/intl-adoption.jpg)
By
Laura Biewer
on July 30, 2015
Adopting a child is a complex process, and notarizing adoption documents poses unique challenges for Notaries. Learn more about this process from the NNA.
![Do Any Notarial Acts Require A Person To Sign Twice?](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/New-Hotline-Resized3.jpg)
By
NNA Staff
on July 29, 2015
If someone has signed a document in the presence of witnesses before I arrive, must they sign a second time above their other signatures in order for me to continue notarizing?
![Closing Disclosure Transition For NSAs Will Last ‘Many Months’](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Closing-Disclosure-Update.jpg)
By
Michael Lewis
on July 23, 2015
The CFPB announced that its new Closing Disclosure rule will go into effect Oct. 3, 2015. But the agency will help lenders make the transition for “many months.”