![A history of consumer protection (Infographic)](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Consumer-Protection-Week-Thumbnail.JPG)
By
Moses Keshishian
on March 05, 2014
Notaries Public play a key role in protecting signers from document and identify fraud; we are the fabric of consumer protection in America. In recognition of National Consumer Protection Week (March 2 - 8), Lexington Law created this infographic highlighting the history of consumer rights and improvements.
![Hotline Tip: Dealing With An Out-Of-State Venue](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/New-Hotline-Resized3.jpg)
By
Kelle Clarke
on March 05, 2014
I have been asked to notarize a Deed of Trust for a property in Virginia. As the acknowledgment is prefilled with the state of Virginia and the county therein, can I notarize this document as a Florida Notary?
![Five tips for putting together a Notary business plan](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Bulletin-Articles-Art-List-View-Sizes-630x630-Five-tips-for-putting-together-a-Notary-business-plan.jpg)
By
David Thun
on February 26, 2014
Whether you’re starting out as a mobile Notary, Notary Signing Agent or looking to expand your business, a good business plan will keep you focused on the essentials.
![The Notary Signing Agent Code of Conduct: Guiding Principle 2](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/New-Standards-Questions.jpeg)
By
Bill Anderson
on February 26, 2014
Guiding Principle 2 of the Notary Signing Agent Code of Conduct focuses on the importance of notarization in a mortgage loan or real property transaction.
![Hotline Tip: Can I Perform An Overseas Marriage Ceremony?](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/New-Hotline-Resized3.jpg)
By
Kelle Clarke
on February 19, 2014
I am a Florida Notary who performs wedding ceremonies. I have friends who are current Florida residents who have asked me to perform their marriage ceremony — only, they’re getting married next summer in Italy.
![How Notary Signing Agents get themselves found on the web](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Found-On-The-Web.jpg)
By
Caitlin Dodds
on February 19, 2014
Most Notary Entrepreneurs are serious about their businesses. They have websites, social profiles, they’re listed in online directories, and more. But how many of those are optimized for Internet searching?
![U.S. Notaries by the numbers in 2014 (Infographic)](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/U-S-Notaries-By-The-Numbers-_-Thumbnail--2-.JPG)
By
Michael Lewis
on February 19, 2014
Did you know that more than one third of U.S. Notaries work in the banking, finance and mortgage industries? If you ever wondered how you stack up against other Notaries, check out more statistics in our latest infographic.
![Video: Why You Should Come To NNA 2014](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Kathy-Fletcher-Video-Thumbnail.JPG)
By
Daniel Lewis
on February 19, 2014
2013 Notary of the Year Kathy Fletcher shares how the NNA Conference benefits her as a Notary and invites you to join her at NNA 2014.
![How To Turn Your Social Media Fans Into Engaged Customers (Infographic)](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Popular-Types-of-Social-Media-Fans-Thumbnail.jpg)
By
Kat Garcia
on February 12, 2014
Many Notaries have turned to social media to market their signing business. Even if you’ve gotten past the first hurdle of gaining followers, how do you get them to engage with you?
![Public To CFPB: Borrowers Need More Time To Review Loan Documents](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Mortgage-Questions.jpg)
By
David Thun
on February 12, 2014
Consumers, industry professionals and Notaries, among other voices, have suggested to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau that borrowers need more time before a loan signing to review the loan documents.