![Who are America’s Notaries?](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/US-Notaries-Info-thumbnail.jpg)
By
David Thun
on October 30, 2017
There is one Notary for every 73 U.S. residents. But who are these Notaries? We conducted an online survey of our Notary community, and more than 2,500 individuals responded.
![NSA Tip: Signature Witnesses … Why and When](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/ack-signature-resized.jpg)
By
Gail R. Delaney
on October 26, 2017
What does an Notary Signing Agent do if a signature requires witnessing? Learn which states require signature witnesses and follow these steps to ensure everything goes well.
![May I Notarize A Document Without Charging A Fee?](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/New-Hotline-Resized3.jpg)
By
NNA Staff
on October 18, 2017
Are Notaries allowed to provide services at no charge? The NNA Hotline Team has your answers.
![Civility in Crisis: What you can do about it](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Civility-Cover-resized.jpg)
By
Phillip Browne
on October 17, 2017
Despite a festering environment of conflict and hatred in the U.S., in recent studies Americans have demonstrated a clear desire to improve civility in our nation.
![Disaster Relief Contributions Earmarked For Salvation Army](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Mexico-Quake-resized.jpg)
By
Michael Lewis
on October 12, 2017
The nonprofit National Notary Foundation’s campaigns to assist victims of the recent hurricanes and the earthquake in Mexico City will continue through October 31, and the proceeds will be donated to the Salvation Army.
![The Official 2017 NNA Census: Notaries are on the rise again](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Census-Map-resized.jpg)
By
David Thun
on October 11, 2017
If there’s one thing the 2017 national census of Notaries made clear, it’s that the economy drives Notary growth — and the rising number of U.S. Notaries suggests business may be looking up.
![Signing Agent Tip: 5 steps to a mistake-free loan signing](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Signing-Agent-Tip-5-Steps-to-A-Mistake-Free-Loan-Signing_630x630.jpg)
By
Marcy Tiberio
on October 05, 2017
Every party in a mortgage transaction hopes for a smooth loan signing. Here are several things Signing Agents can do to help ensure assignments are error-free.
![Nonprofit Notary Foundation Rallying To Support Mexico City Earthquake Relief](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Mexico-Quake-resized.jpg)
By
Michael Lewis
on September 26, 2017
As the people of Mexico City continue rescue and relief efforts after a 7.1 magnitude earthquake devastated the country’s capitol, Notaries and immigrant service providers are rallying to help the victims rebuild their lives.
![Notary tip: When the signer doesn’t look like their ID](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Notary-Tip-Signer-Doesnt-Match-ID-list.jpg)
By
Gail R. Delaney
on September 26, 2017
If the signer in front of the Notary doesn't have the same hair, build or features as their ID photo, here are some guidelines when faced with this challenge.
![Signing Agent Tip: 5 common loan signing mistakes](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Signing-Agent-Tip-5-Common-Loan-Signing-Mistakes-630x630.jpg)
By
Marcy Tiberio
on September 26, 2017
Veteran Notary Signing Agent and signing service owner Marcy TIberio shares 5 common mistakes to watch out for during a signing.