By
Kelle Clarke, Updated October 2, 2023
If you’re not allowed to accept an expired driver's license or state ID card, there may be alternatives to identify your signer, but these methods also vary by state.
By
David Thun, Updated September 9, 2024
A signer with power of attorney is authorized to sign the principal's name and have that signature notarized without the principal being present. But before you notarize, know these important facts.
By
David Thun
The death of an Arkansas real estate agent revealed the serious need for improved safety precautions to protect those working in the real estate industry.
By
Kelle Clarke
Learn what you should do when given a notarial certificate with wording that is unfamiliar and does not comply with your state’s Notary laws.
By
David Thun
The NNA was honored in the “Best Certification Program” category for its Notary Signing Agent Certification Course at the 2015 Brandon Hall Group Awards.
By
David Thun
The new 2015 Closing Disclosure rule is almost here! Test your knowledge of the rule with the NNA’s TRID quiz.
By
David Thun
If you are an in-office Notary, it is important to know your state’s guidelines and share them with your co-workers in order to reduce legal risks.
By
Kelle Clarke
Some states allow Notaries to notarize copies of mugshots. But it’s important to know your state’s laws for performing a copy certification before proceeding.
By
Kelle Clarke
Notaries faced with a suspicious ID can prevent fraud by knowing their state Notary laws and following these best practices.
By
David Thun
The National Notary Foundation endowed a $1,000 scholarship to Simmons College of Kentucky on behalf of 2015 Notary of the Year LaQuita Gaskins.