![Need help spotting phony IDs and impostors? F.E.A.R. is your friend](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Spotting-Phony-IDs---List-View.jpg)
By
David Thun
on April 11, 2017
If you’re worried someone may be trying to fool you with a fake ID, you can use a system adopted by many bartenders to spot counterfeits called “F.E.A.R.”
![What Would You Do Answers: The case of the absent signer](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/out-of-office-resized.jpg)
By
Michael Lewis
on April 11, 2017
What would you do if a customer asked you to notarize his absent boss' signature while the boss is out of town? Here's our readers' answers and the NNA's recommendations.
![Signing Agent Tip: Answers about split signings](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Signing-Agent-Tip-Answers-About-Split-Signings-list-3-27-23.jpg)
By
Kelly Rush
on April 05, 2017
If loan documents need to be signed by signers in different locations, follow these tips to make sure the signing goes as planned.
![What Would You Do: The case of the absent signer](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/out-of-office-resized.jpg)
By
Michael Lewis
on April 05, 2017
A client asks you to notarize an absent boss' signature, insisting that it's OK because he was there to witness the signing. How would you handle this?
![States, Congress Step Up The Fight Against Immigration Fraud In 2017](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/notario-publico-neon-square-resized.jpg)
By
David Thun
on March 30, 2017
Criminals often prey on immigrants by offering fraudulent legal services. Here’s a look at some of the most recent bills and actions taken to address this problem.
![Quiz: Elements Of A Notary Certificate](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/seal-certificate-resized.jpg)
By
David Thun
on March 20, 2017
How familiar are you with the elements of a Notary certificate? Test your knowledge with our quiz below.
![What Would You Do Answers: The case of the missing certificate](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/iStock-176987724.jpg)
By
Michael Lewis
on March 15, 2017
Last week we offered the scenario of an office worker who notarized their boss’ signature, and later discovered someone removed and replaced the certificate wording. Here's how our readers would deal with the situation.
![May I Refuse To Notarize If A Signer Appears Mentally Impaired?](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/New-Hotline-Resized3.jpg)
By
NNA Staff
on March 09, 2017
Does the law allow refusing to notarize for someone if they appear mentally impaired? The NNA Hotline has your answers.
![Signing Agent Tip: How to get more assignments as ‘Snapdocs Verified’](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/networking-the-right-way.jpg)
By
Aaron King
on March 09, 2017
Notary Signing Agents can gain a competitive advantage by becoming “Snapdocs Verified.” Here's how.
![What Would You Do: The case of the missing Notary certificate](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/iStock-176987724.jpg)
By
Michael Lewis
on March 09, 2017
We ask our readers what they would do if they notarized a document and it was later returned to them with a different certificate attached.