![Do I Need Two Notary Journal Entries For Identical Documents?](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/New-Hotline-Resized3.jpg)
By
NNA Staff
on April 03, 2019
A Notary asks if he needs two journal entries when notarizing identical document copies. The NNA Hotline Team answers your questions.
![Maryland Notary Tip: When A Document Has No Notarial Certificate](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Sample-Agreement-resized.jpg)
By
Elaine Wright Harris
on April 02, 2019
Maryland Notary instructor Elaine Wright Harris explains what to do when Notaries in her state encounter documents that do not include certificate wording.
![Maryland Notary Tip: When and how to use a separate (loose) Notary certificate](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/MD-Loose-Cert-Image-resized.jpg)
By
Elaine Wright Harris
on April 02, 2019
Maryland Notary instructor Elaine Wright Harris explains when Notaries in her state may use a separate Notary certificate.
![Real Estate Fraud: Notaries At Risk](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Bulletin-March-Mag-Cover-450x300.jpg)
By
Michael Lewis
on April 02, 2019
Real estate fraud remains a major problem and almost every case involves a faulty notarization, according to a recent report. But by doing your job correctly, you can reduce the risk of being targeted in a scam.
![What Would You Do Answers: The Case Of The Private Address](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/wwyd-address-resized.jpg)
By
David Thun
on March 27, 2019
Last week, we asked Notaries how they would handle a signer who demanded that her address not be recorded in the Notary journal. Here are your responses.
![Notary Signing Agent Document FAQ: Signature and Name Affidavits](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Sig-Affidavit-450x300.jpg)
By
David Thun
on March 27, 2019
Notary Signing Agents deal with many documents during a loan signing and they often have special or unusual instructions. Here are answers to frequently asked questions about the Signature and Name Affidavit.
![Can I Notarize For A Signer Who Is Out Of The Country?](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/New-Hotline-Resized3.jpg)
By
NNA Staff
on March 25, 2019
A Notary asks if it's permitted to notarize a signature if the signer is in a foreign country and can't appear in person. The NNA Hotline answers the question.
![What Would You Do: The Case Of The Private Address](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/wwyd-address-resized.jpg)
By
David Thun
on March 20, 2019
What would you do if a signer demanded you remove her address from your Notary journal entry? We invite our Notary community to share their thoughts.
![Introducing the 2019 Notary of the Year and Special Honorees](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/NOTY-2019-JudyChapman-big.jpg)
By
NNA Staff
on March 19, 2019
We are proud to announce the 2019 Notary of the Year and 3 Special Honorees who have all demonstrated exceptional dedication to Notary professionalism and community service.
![Can I Notarize A Request For A Birth Certificate?](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/New-Hotline-Resized3.jpg)
By
NNA Staff
on March 18, 2019
A Notary asks if it is permissible to notarize a signer's form requesting a birth certificate from a vital statistics agency. The NNA Hotline answers your questions.