![What Would You Do Answers: The case of the confused father](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/elder-abuse.jpg)
By
David Thun
on August 24, 2016
We asked what you would do if a friend asked you to notarize for her father, who has early stage Alzheimer’s. Here is how the Notary community responded.
![California Governor Approves 50 Percent Raise For State’s Notaries](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/ca-flag-resized.jpg)
By
Michael Lewis
on August 18, 2016
California Notaries got their first raise in more than two decades this week after Governor
Jerry Brown authorized a new $15 fee cap.
![Notary’s journal key evidence in high-profile criminal trial](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Police-Journal-resized.jpg)
By
Michael Lewis
on August 17, 2016
A Notary working in the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s office provided key evidence that helped convict Kathleen Kane of perjury and several other charges.
![What Would You Do: The case of the confused father](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/elder-abuse.jpg)
By
David Thun
on August 17, 2016
A friend asks you to notarize for her elderly father, who has Alzheimer’s. During the notarization, he appears confused and tired. What would you do?
![2016 Notary Of The Year Elissa Davey](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/NNA2016_NOTY_Davey_Resized.jpg)
By
Cindy Medrano
on August 10, 2016
The NNA is proud to recognize Elissa Davey as its 2016 Notary of the Year. Davey has dedicated her life to helping others.
![Experts debate pros and cons of webcam notarization](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/NNA2016_Webcam_Panel_Resize.jpg)
By
NNA Staff
on August 10, 2016
Is webcam notarization the future of notarial services, or an open door to fraud? Find out what industry experts think about the future of webcam technology.
![The Growing Movement To Raise Notary Fees](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/NNA2016_Hadley_Resized.jpg)
By
NNA Staff
on August 10, 2016
Lawmakers pushed hard this year to allow Notaries to charge more for their services in several states, and Notaries are showing their support.
![Using facial recognition techniques to spot impostors](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/NNA2016_ID_Expert_Resized.jpg)
By
NNA Staff
on August 10, 2016
Identity experts have devised two easy systems Notaries can use to tell fake IDs from real ones. Avoid being scammed by a shady signer.
![Notary Tip: 3 types of documents at high risk for fraud](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/3-types-of-documents-at-high-risk-of-Notary-fraud-630x630.jpg)
By
Bill Anderson
on August 04, 2016
Some transactions carry a higher risk of fraud and liability than others. This video looks at high-risk notarizations and provides helpful tips for notarizing them.
![Do I Need Notarial Wording If A Document Won’t Be Recorded?](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/New-Hotline-Resized3.jpg)
By
NNA Staff
on August 03, 2016
Is notarial wording required if the document is not going to be recorded?