By
David Thun
A “huge” number of mortgage fraud-related complaints are being filed against attorneys and law firms, according to the American Bar Association.
By
NNA Staff
There are many legal-sounding terms used in Notary certificates and within documents requiring notarization. Can you explain what they mean?
By
NNA Staff
U.S state attorneys general are negotiating a legal settlement with four regional banks for their involvement in the “robo-signing” crisis.
By
David Thun
The Los Angeles City Council is considering a proposal that could allow undocumented immigrants within its boundaries to use library cards as identification to obtain city services.
By
Kelle Clarke
The County Recorder’s Association of California has issued a top 10 list of the most common Notary mistakes that can cause documents to be rejected for recording.
By
NNA Staff
Approximately 840,000 debt-burdened homeowners who could have been helped by the federal government’s Home Affordable Modification Program will fall through the cracks largely due to a lack of proper staffing and training at some of the financial institutions, according to a recent study.
By
Kelle Clarke
Asians now represent the largest stream of new immigrants to the United States, overtaking Hispanics in the top spot, according to a study by the Pew Research Center.
By
Kelle Clarke, Updated July 30, 2025
A new law recently enacted by Governor Jerry Brown expands the journal thumbprint requirement for California Notaries, while also placing further limitations on proofs of execution.
By
NNA Staff
U.S. foreclosure activity in July sent mixed signals with overall filings declining for the twenty-second straight month while new foreclosure actions posted year-to-date increases for the third consecutive month.
By
NNA Staff
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has proposed new regulations in the aftermath of the mortgage market meltdown that have caused concern among smaller community banks