![States Take Emergency Action On Remote Notarization And Signers’ ID](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/RON-ID-emergency-laws-resiz.jpg)
By
NNA Staff
on March 25, 2020
DEVELOPING STORY: In response to the coronavirus emergency, numerous states have put in place emergency measures to help Notaries to carry out their duties.
![CA SOS: State’s Notaries may work during ‘shelter in place’ order, with precautions](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/ca-flag-resized.jpg)
By
Phillip Browne
on March 24, 2020
The California Secretary of State reports that Notaries may perform notarizations and will not be penalized during the state's "shelter in place" order as long as you follow all federal, state and local guidelines to protect public health.
![U.S. Treasury Secretary: Signing Agents are part of ‘essential services’ during COVID-19 emergency](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/US-Flag.jpg)
By
David Thun
on March 24, 2020
The U.S. Secretary of the Treasury clarified Signing Agents and mobile Notaries who provide services in critical infrastructure like finance may continue to perform their duties but also must follow official health guidelines.
![NNA open and operational amid COVID-19 ‘stay at home’ order](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/NNA-logo-new.jpg)
By
NNA Staff
on March 20, 2020
The National Notary Association will remain open for business amid the growing number of “Stay at Home” orders being issued. To maintain quality service to you, the NNA implemented its emergency business continuity plan and has equipped its workforce with the support tools it needs to work from home.
![Should I Add A Signer's Professional Degree To A Notary Certificate?](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/New-Hotline-Resized3.jpg)
By
NNA Staff
on March 20, 2020
A signer asks if the professional title "M.D." should be added to a signer's name in an acknowledgment. The NNA Notary Hotline has your answer.
![Understanding Notary technology: eSeals, eSignatures and digital certificates](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Understanding-Notary-Technology-630x630.jpg)
By
David Thun
on March 18, 2020
What's the difference between electronic seals, electronic signatures and digital certificates? How do Notaries use them? This article has your answers.
![Notary Commissioning Agencies Impacted By COVID-19 Crisis, Expect Delays And Extensions](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/New-seal-journal-resized.jpg)
By
Michael Lewis
on March 17, 2020
With state and county government offices closing or restricting services, here is important information regarding new and renewed Notary commissions.
![Coronavirus closures affecting Notary agencies and recording offices](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Closed-sign-resized.jpg)
By
David Thun
on March 17, 2020
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, many Notary agencies and recording offices have announced closures. Be prepared for delays in filing commission and bond documents.
![NNA California live Notary seminars canceled through April, all other services remain open](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/NNA-logo-new.jpg)
By
NNA Staff
on March 16, 2020
Based on newly released federal guidelines, the National Notary Association has made the difficult decision to cancel all California live Notary seminars and live scan services through March 31, 2020. All other services remain operational, including the NNA Hotline, Customer Care, Trusted Notary, bonds and insurance and our entire self-service website.
![Guiding Principle II Of The Notary Public Code Of Professional Responsibility Of 2020](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Jan-cover-image-1-resized.jpg)
By
Bill Anderson
on March 13, 2020
Part 2 of a series of articles examining the 2020 updates to The Notary Public Code Of Professional Responsibility.