![Long-term outlook for Notary Signing Agents strong](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Mortgage-Market-Prognosis.jpg)
By
Michael Lewis
The housing market will experience strong growth in the next decade, according to a research report from the MBA. Find out what this means for NSAs.
![Notary Tip: Identifying signers using personal knowledge](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Notary-identifying-signers-using-personal-knowledge-list-2-13-23.jpg)
By
Kelle Clarke, Updated January 27, 2025
Many states allow Notaries to rely on “personal knowledge” of a signer when verifying his identity. Learn how well you must know the signer to rely on this method.
![Texas Notary Seal FAQs: What you need to know](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Texas-Seals-FAQs.jpg)
By
Michael Lewis
On January 1, 2016, a new law went into effect in Texas, changing the seal requirements for the state’s Notaries. Learn how to avoid potential liability issues.
![Can I Perform A Marriage For An Undocumented Immigrant?](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/New-Hotline-Resized3.jpg)
By
NNA Staff
Florida Notaries may perform a marriage ceremony for an undocumented immigrant if the couple has a valid marriage license and proper ID.
![Notary guidelines for accepting or rejecting a signer's ID](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Notary-Guidelines-For-Accepting-Or-Rejecting-A-Signer-s-ID-List.jpg)
By
NNA Staff
Determining if an ID is acceptable for a notarization can be a challenge. Use the NNA’s guide to understand acceptable ID standards.
![Show Your Pride In Our Veterans With A Medal Of Honor Journal](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Medal-of-Honor-resized.jpg)
By
David Thun
Notaries can now purchase a commemorative journal for Veterans Day on November 11, 2015. $5 from each sale will be donated to CMOHF.
![Are international IDs acceptable for notarizations?](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/List-View-Sizes-Are-International-IDs-Acceptable-for-Notarizations-630x630.jpg)
By
NNA Staff
It’s not uncommon for Notaries to be given a foreign ID to perform a notarization. But is this permitted by law? Learn more in the Notary Bulletin.
![A ‘Thank-You’ To Our Notaries Of The Year Who Have Served Their Country In The Military](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Vets-resized.jpg)
By
David Thun
The NNA is saying “thank you” to our nation’s veterans and giving special recognition to past Notary of the Year recipients who served in the military.
![Notaries earn extra income serving as a Remote Testimony Witness](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/1-31-new-remote-testimony-resize-list-view.jpg)
By
Kelle Clarke
Notaries look to expand their business offerings by serving as remote testimony witnesses for telephone hearings. Learn more about this opportunity.
![Can I Be Commissioned In Virginia And D.C.?](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/New-Hotline-Resized3.jpg)
By
NNA Staff
I live in Virginia and work in Washington, D.C. Can I be commissioned in two states?