![May I notarize a foreign language document I can’t read?](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/New-Hotline-Resized3.jpg)
By
NNA Staff
on June 28, 2017
May a Notary perform a notarization if the Notary doesn't understand the language the document is printed in? The NNA Hotline Team provides answers.
![Serving Immigrants the Right Way: What Notaries should know](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Immigration-Stock-Resized.jpg)
By
Michael Lewis
on June 28, 2017
Immigration has become one of the hottest topics in America. As it often does, any discussion of a change in immigration policy causes an untold number of foreign-born residents to seek help — and they often turn to Notaries.
![What California Notaries need to know about Notary certificates](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Bulletin-Articles-Art-List-View-Sizes-630x630-What-California-Notaries-need-to-know-about-Notary-certificates.jpg)
By
David Thun
on June 28, 2017
California has very specific requirements for its Notary certificates, and they often cause confusion. Here’s an overview of what Golden State Notaries need to know when completing certificates.
![Everything a California Notary should know about thumbprints](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/New-CA-thumbprint-resized.jpg)
By
Michael Lewis
on June 21, 2017
California has the most extensive and sweeping Notary requirements for recording signers’ thumbprints. But not all notarizations require you to take a thumbprint.
![CA Notary Survey: Fee increase has helped, but most oppose further price increases](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/ca-flag-resized.jpg)
By
David Thun
on June 15, 2017
While more than one third of California Notaries said in a NNA survey the state’s fee increase has helped their business, many feel that the state should not raise Notary fees any higher.
![What Would You Do Answers: The case of the childlike signer](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/video-game-resized.jpg)
By
Michael Lewis
on June 15, 2017
Last week, we asked how you would handle a notarization for a 30-year-old man who speaks and acts like a 10-year-old. Here’s what readers said they would do.
![Tracee Jordan named Notary of the Year at NNA 2017 Conference](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/NOTY2017-resized.jpg)
By
Cindy Medrano
on June 07, 2017
Houston Notary Tracee Jordan was honored June 6 for her community service and efforts to help a family who suffered a tragic accident.
![What Would You Do: The case of the childlike signer](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/video-game-resized.jpg)
By
Michael Lewis
on June 07, 2017
If you were asked to notarize for a 30-year-old adult who appears to have the mental capacity of a child, what would you do?
![Police: Accused Times Square assault driver threatened a Notary with a knife](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/NYPD-Times-Square-resized.jpg)
By
David Thun
on June 06, 2017
A man accused of driving his car down a crowded Times Square sidewalk last month previously threatened a Notary with a knife, according to police and media reports.
![Why Notaries should always keep a journal](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Why-Notaries-should-always-keep-a-journal-630x630.jpg)
By
David Thun
on June 01, 2017
Notaries should always keep a journal, because detailed records of your acts can help you avoid legal trouble.