![What Would You Do Answer: The case of the bizarre financial demand](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/sketchy-guy-resized.jpg)
By
Michael Lewis
on September 21, 2017
Two weeks ago we detailed a scenario in which a client asked a Notary to witness and provide a return address for a $1 billion claim document. Here's how you said you would handle the situation.
![4 Tips for Notaries dealing with natural disasters](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/4-Tips-For-Notaries-Dealing-With-Natural-Disasters-list-4-3-23.jpg)
By
David Thun
on September 20, 2017
Natural disasters can leave Notaries and their signers facing a slew of paperwork problems. Here are some tips to help prepare for a natural disaster and to help signers in need.
![3 Tips To Help You Apply For Or Renew Your Notary Commission](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/BAN-RAN-Tips-resize.jpg)
By
David Thun
on September 14, 2017
Applying for your Notary commission can be daunting — especially since every state’s requirements are different. But these tips can help the process go more smoothly no matter what state you are in.
![First paperless mortgage closed using webcam notarization](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/dark-laptop.jpg)
By
Michael Lewis
on September 07, 2017
A Chicago couple closed a refinancing remotely without being in the same room as the Notary or loan officer.
![What Would You Do: The case of the bizarre financial demand](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/sketchy-guy-resized.jpg)
By
Michael Lewis
on September 07, 2017
A man comes to you and asks you to "witness" him mailing a written statement that the county government owes him $1 billion. What would you do in this situation?
![Beware Phone Scammers Posing As Notary Surety Bond Companies](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/phone-scam-resized.jpg)
By
David Thun
on August 31, 2017
Notaries be warned: A Florida Notary was recently contacted by a scammer posing as a representative of Merchants Bonding Company.
![Grassroots Efforts Stall Anti-Immigration Consultant Bill](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/AB638.jpg)
By
NNA Staff
on August 31, 2017
The California Immigration Consultant industry will remain intact for now, as a bill that would have banned the practice has been halted in the state legislature for 2017.
![Notary Community Rallying For Hurricane Relief Efforts](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/houston.JPG)
By
NNA Staff
on August 31, 2017
With millions affected by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, now’s the time for Notaries around the country to come together for the greater good.
![Notary Survey: Employees Performing Webcam Notarizations At Bosses’ Request](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/webcam-illustration-500.jpg)
By
Michael Lewis
on August 24, 2017
Many Notaries are being asked to perform remote notarizations by employers even though only six state allow the practice, according to a survey by the Colorado Secretary of State.
![USCIS Revises I-9, Holding Webinar For Notaries](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/I-9-job-interview-V2.jpg)
By
Michael Lewis
on August 23, 2017
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services released a revised Form I-9, and has scheduled a series of webinars to brief Notaries about the changes.