![Motorcycle Notary finds the perfect balance of business and fun on the road](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Jenn-Shelton-resized.jpg)
By
David Thun
on April 30, 2014
Jenn Shelton is a Notary who loves the open road. Whether riding for business or fun across California on a touring bike, motorcycling is an important part of her life — and one that’s helped her network with signers looking for Notary services.
![CFPB Launching Pilot eClosing Program](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/electronic-closings-mouse-resized.jpg)
By
Michael Lewis
on April 29, 2014
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau last week announced that it was launching a pilot eClosing program for the mortgage industry.
![Introducing the 2014 Notary of the Year Honorees](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/NOTY-14-Thumbnail.jpg)
By
Kat Garcia and David Thun
on April 29, 2014
The 2014 Notary of the Year Honorees epitomize the best traditions and highest level of professionalism of the Notary Public office.
![Signing services, title companies recruiting Notary Signing Agents at NNA 2014](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/NNA-2014-Color-Logo.jpg)
By
David Thun
on April 29, 2014
If you’ve been looking for a way to expand your Notary signing agent business, NNA 2014 is a one-stop networking opportunity. More than a dozen signing services and title companies will be on hand to meet and recruit Notaries for loan document assignments June 1-4 in Phoenix, Arizona.
![Free Vet Training At NNA 2014 Gets Even Better With Valued Veterans Partnership](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/NNA2014-Vet1.jpg)
By
Kat Garcia
on April 23, 2014
In addition to offering complimentary Notary training to military veterans at NNA 2014, the National Notary Association has partnered with Valued Veterans — an organization that connects veterans with Notary opportunities — to provide additional resources and job opportunities for the vets attending the event.
![Mortgage Lending Continues Slump Through First Quarter Of 2014](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/mortgage-dollar-house-resized.jpg)
By
Michael Lewis
on April 23, 2014
The mortgage lending industry is continuing to struggle in a slump as total originations dropped to the lowest level in 17 years in the first quarter of 2014.
![WWYD Answer: The Case Of The Racial Slur](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Dilemma-resized.jpg)
By
Kelle Clarke
on April 23, 2014
Last week, we posed a scenario, The Case Of The Racial Slur, about a customer who made offensive racial insults targeting another customer wearing a hijab, a traditional Muslim garment. The question, given the man’s outrageous behavior, was: Do you hold your tongue and perform the notarization, or would you refuse it?
![Hotline Tip: Am I ready to get started?](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/New-Hotline-Resized3.jpg)
By
Kelle Clarke
on April 23, 2014
I will be working as an independent contractor dealing primarily with real estate transactions. Is there anything else I need to do before I can start accepting assignments?
![Who may view a Notary Signing Agent's journal entries?](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Who-May-View-A-Notary-Signing-Agent-s-Journal-Entries-630x630.jpg)
By
Bill Anderson and David Thun
on April 23, 2014
Notary Signing Agents have a duty to protect the privacy of their customers — especially when someone asks to see the Notary’s journal entries.
![What Would You Do: The Case Of The Racial Slur](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Dilemma-resized.jpg)
By
Kelle Clarke
on April 16, 2014
A man mutters a racially offensive slur to a customer in your office, then requests your services. Do you hold your tongue and perform the notarization, or would you outright refuse it?