![Mortgage Industry Professionals: Becoming a Certified Notary Signing Agent Could Be a Winning Strategy](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/MortgageIndPros-ListView--1-.jpg)
By
NNA Staff
on August 22, 2023
Why many mortgage professionals are looking at becoming certified Notary Signing Agents.
![What if a loan signing packet requires no notarizations?](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/New-Hotline-Resized3.jpg)
By
NNA Staff
on August 21, 2023
A Signing Agent asks what steps to take if the documents in a loan package do not need notarizing. The NNA Notary Hotline has the answer.
![Why it’s important to keep careful records of your Notary fees](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Bulletin-Articles-Art-List-View-Sizes-630x630-Why-you-should-record-Notary-fees-you-charge-in-your-journal.jpg)
By
Michael Closen
on August 21, 2023
Notary law expert Michael Closen explains why as states raise maximum Notary fees, it's important for Notaries to keep careful financial records.
![Can I notarize for an absent signer using an ID copy?](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/New-Hotline-Resized3.jpg)
By
NNA Staff
on August 14, 2023
A Notary asks if a copy of an ID can be used in place of a signer's physical presence during a notarization. The NNA Notary Hotline answers the question.
![Can a blind signer use a reading machine during a notarization?](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/New-Hotline-Resized3.jpg)
By
NNA Staff
on August 07, 2023
A Florida Notary asks if a blind signer can use a reading machine to read the document during a notarization. The NNA Notary Hotline answers the question.
![Historic Notary Moment: Celebrating the 100th anniversary of President Calvin Coolidge's oath of office](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/630x630-Coolidge-swearing.jpg)
By
Phillip Browne
on August 01, 2023
100 years ago this month, Calvin Coolidge was sworn in by his Notary father as the 30th President of the United States. Learn more about this important Notary history moment.
![How do you identify an Amish signer with no photo ID?](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/New-Hotline-Resized3.jpg)
By
NNA Staff
on July 31, 2023
A Pennsylvania Notary asks how to identify an Amish signer who lacks photo ID. The NNA Notary Hotline answers the question.
![The 5 most influential Model Notary Act provisions](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/5-Influential-MNA-provisions.jpg)
By
Bill Anderson
on July 25, 2023
In part 2 of this series, we look at 5 important provisions in Notary laws influenced by the Model Notary Act.
![Can I notarize in a state where I'm not commissioned?](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/New-Hotline-Resized3.jpg)
By
David Thun
on July 24, 2023
A Notary asks if it is permitted to notarize in a state where the Notary does not hold a commission. The NNA Notary Hotline answers the question.
![New rules for electronic and remote notarization in Illinois](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/IL-New-Law-Article-5.jpg)
By
Bill Anderson
on July 19, 2023
In part 5 of our series, we look at new rules for electronic and remote notarization in Illinois.