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NNA Staff
A bank employee asks if a signer's ID can be verified and the documents emailed to a different location to be notarized. Our NNA Hotline counselors answer the question.
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NNA Staff
A California Notary asks if her employer can require her to use a different seal and journal than the one she purchased. The NNA Hotline Team answers your questions.
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David Thun
Take this quiz to test your knowledge and make sure you know how to properly complete the four main parts of a Notary certificate.
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David Thun
Last week, we asked Notaries what they would do if a teenage signer presented an ID with a child's photo on it. Here's what our readers said.
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NNA Staff
A reader asks if two Notaries can both sign a document and notarize each other's signatures. The NNA Hotline Team provides guidance.
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David Thun
What would you do if a teenager asked you to notarize his signature, but the photo on his ID showed an 8-year-old child? We invite our readers to share their solutions.
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Laura Biewer, Updated January 6, 2025
If a lender, title company or contracting agency wants additional proof of identity for a signer during a loan closing, here's what NSAs should do.
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David Thun
Have you ever been asked to swear that you are a real Notary? Or affix your seal to a document with no notarization? Here are some tips to help deal with these and other problematic requests.
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David Thun
Notaries must follow strict ethical standards and state Notary laws when performing their duties. But can you spot an improper or illegal request when you see it? See how well you can recognize and avoid Notary misconduct in this quiz.
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David Thun
If someone forges your Notary seal and uses it for fraud, you can still be held liable and sued. But there are steps you can take to protect yourself.