![Apostilles: What Is A Notary Required To Do?](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/New-Hotline-Resized3.jpg)
By
NNA Staff
on October 18, 2019
A Notary asks about notarizing documents that require an apostille. The NNA Hotline Team has the answer.
![Notary Signing Agent Document FAQ: Occupancy Affidavits](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/affidavit-of-occupancy-list-view-new.jpg)
By
David Thun
on October 17, 2019
Notary Signing Agents deal with a wide array of complex documents during a mortgage loan signing. In this article, we’ll answer questions about the Occupancy Affidavit.
![What Would You Do: The case of the cat-head signature](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Cat-Head-Signature-450x300-1.jpg)
By
David Thun
on October 17, 2019
What would you do if a signer's ID shows three pictures of cat heads instead of a written signature? We invite Notaries to share their solutions.
![3 misconceptions about Notary journals](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Bulletin-Articles-Art-List-View-Sizes-630x630-3-Misconceptions-about-Notary-journals.jpg)
By
David Thun
on October 10, 2019
When keeping a Notary journal, make sure you avoid these 3 common misconceptions.
![Quiz: Can Notaries do this?](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Quiz-Can-Notaries-do-this.jpg)
By
David Thun
on October 02, 2019
Notaries are often asked to perform odd or unusual services. Take our quiz and test your knowledge of unusual notarization requests.
![8 bad Notary Signing Agent habits to avoid](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/New-Signing-Pic-resized.jpg)
By
Carol Ray
on September 30, 2019
Expert NSA trainer Carol Ray describes 8 bad habits every Signing Agent should avoid.
![3 Things Notaries should know about translating documents](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Spanish-document-resized.jpg)
By
David Thun
on September 26, 2019
If you've ever been asked to translate a document or certify a translation, here are 3 important facts you need to know.
![Impact on Notaries unclear amid new California ‘independent contractor’ law](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/ca-flag-resized.jpg)
By
Phillip Browne
on September 26, 2019
On January 1, 2020, a new California law will change how workers are classified as independent contractors. This law has raised many questions for California Notaries.
![Notarizing Burial Plot Donations:Can Notaries Do This?](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/New-Hotline-Resized3.jpg)
By
NNA Staff
on September 20, 2019
What needs to be notarized when one wants to donate a burial plot? The NNA Hotline Team has the answer.
![4 Easy Ways To Lose Your Notary Commission](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/New-UPL-legal-resized.jpg)
By
David Thun
on September 19, 2019
Carelessness and dishonesty are dangerous for Notaries. These 4 bad practices can even cost you your Notary commission.