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NNA Staff
A California Notary asks if they need a business license when notarizing documents outside of their regular job. The NNA Notary Hotline answers the question.
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Marcy Tiberio, October 21, 2025
When the federal government lowers mortgage interest rates, the loan signing industry and homeowners notice. But will the recent reduction in interest rates help Notary Signing Agents find more business?
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NNA Staff
An Illinois Notary asks if they can refuse a notarization at a prison if they can't confirm the signer will have access to identification. The NNA Notary Hotline has the answer.
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David Thun, October 6, 2025
This summer, we published a new quiz, “What kind of Notary are you?” to learn more about our Notary community. Read the results.
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David Thun, Updated October 20, 2025
A California Notary was ordered to pay more than $600,000 in penalties and legal fees in September 2025 for providing unauthorized legal services to immigrants, according to the San Francisco City Attorney’s office.