![Beware Phone Scammers Posing As Notary Surety Bond Companies](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/phone-scam-resized.jpg)
By
David Thun
on August 31, 2017
Notaries be warned: A Florida Notary was recently contacted by a scammer posing as a representative of Merchants Bonding Company.
![Grassroots Efforts Stall Anti-Immigration Consultant Bill](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/AB638.jpg)
By
NNA Staff
on August 31, 2017
The California Immigration Consultant industry will remain intact for now, as a bill that would have banned the practice has been halted in the state legislature for 2017.
![Notary Community Rallying For Hurricane Relief Efforts](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/houston.JPG)
By
NNA Staff
on August 31, 2017
With millions affected by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, now’s the time for Notaries around the country to come together for the greater good.
![Notary Survey: Employees Performing Webcam Notarizations At Bosses’ Request](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/webcam-illustration-500.jpg)
By
Michael Lewis
on August 24, 2017
Many Notaries are being asked to perform remote notarizations by employers even though only six state allow the practice, according to a survey by the Colorado Secretary of State.
![USCIS Revises I-9, Holding Webinar For Notaries](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/I-9-job-interview-V2.jpg)
By
Michael Lewis
on August 23, 2017
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services released a revised Form I-9, and has scheduled a series of webinars to brief Notaries about the changes.
![5 things to remember when preparing for your first notarization](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Bulletin-Articles-Art-List-View-Sizes-630x630-5-Things-To-Remember-When-Preparing-For-Your-First-Notarization.jpg)
By
David Thun
on August 23, 2017
The NNA Hotline Team offers 5 tips to help new Notaries ensure their first notarization goes smoothly.
![Opinion: Why Banning Immigration Consultants Would Backfire](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/ca-flag-resized.jpg)
By
NNA Staff
on August 17, 2017
Assembly Bill 638 would prevent Immigration Forms Specialists from working in California. In this opinion piece, attorney Arnold Rosenberg explains how the bill would deprive immigrants of valuable and lawful services.
![4 easy steps to building a personal brand as a Notary](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Build-a-Personal-Brand---List-View.jpg)
By
Cindy Medrano
on August 16, 2017
Whether you are a new Notary looking to launch your business or an experienced one reinventing yourself, building your personal brand is vital to your business success.
![Charlottesville Victim Was A Virginia Notary Public](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Charlottesville-Victim.jpg)
By
NNA Staff
on August 16, 2017
Heather D. Heyer, who was killed August 12 in the Charlottsville, Virginia tragedy, was a Notary Public.
![Notaries and impartiality](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Notaries-and-impartiality-list-2-13-23.jpg)
By
David Thun
on August 16, 2017
One of the most important aspects of a Notary’s duties is serving as an impartial witness. But what does impartiality require of you? Here's when you need to stay unbiased, and why.