By
NNA Staff
Notary Signing Agents and others involved in the loan origination side of the mortgage industry can expect to see a greater emphasis placed on training, certification and professionalism as financial institutions and government regulators expand the scope of the National Mortgage Settlement.
By
Kelle Clarke
Federal agents dismantled a major immigration fraud ring last week involving the selling of fake driver’s licenses to undocumented immigrants.
By
NNA Staff
Any Notary working in the healthcare field knows that private information about a signer and any medical conditions must be protected. But are you aware that you might be violating someone’s privacy just by discussing their notarization in casual conversation?
By
NNA Staff
Maryland Attorney General Doug Gansler, a featured speaker at the NNA’s 2011 Conference in Las Vegas, has been named President of the National Association of Attorneys General for the coming year. His presidential initiative centers on “Privacy in the Digital Age.”
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NNA Staff
The recent deferred action ruling by the Department of Homeland Security is likely to open new floodgates for thousands of immigrants to apply for deportation reprieves and job eligibility, which has many communities bracing for a potential spike in immigration assistance fraud. Korean civil rights groups have joined other immigrant communities in issuing warnings to their undocumented youth to be aware of immigration assistance scams.
By
Phillip Browne
The National Notary Association wishes to send a big “thank you” to all Notaries who participated in our Father’s Day Facebook campaign, which generated $2,500 to battle the deadly disease.
By
NNA Staff
My employer has asked to examine my notarial journal, and possibly photocopy several entries for his records. Is he authorized to see this information, or am I obligated to keep it confidential?
By
NNA Staff
A growing number of states are seeking legislation that imposes criminal penalties and jail time for those who engage in foreclosure fraud.
By
David Thun
Don’t let a deadline pressure you into a rushed job that could lead to problems — such as the dispute in South Dakota after a lawmaker notarized his own election documents.
By
Kelle Clarke
In an ongoing effort to combat predatory immigration assistant scams, more states are enacting laws regulating those who offer assistance to immigrants.