By
NNA Staff
A Notary asks if certifying a Vehicle Identification Number using remote online notarization is allowed. The NNA Notary Hotline has the answer.
By
David Thun
This guide explains the different kinds of "witnesses" and "witnessing" encountered during a notarization.
By
NNA Staff
A Notary asks if signing a power of attorney on behalf of a signer unable to write is allowed. The NNA Notary Hotline answers the question.
By
Judith Lawrence and Daniel Lewis
Want your Notary business to succeed? Here are key lessons from successful Notary professionals to help you.
By
Mark Wills, Updated March 20, 2025
Guest contributor Mark Wills provides an overview of 5 common Notary Signing Agent assignments, and what to expect during each one.
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NNA Staff
A Notary asks if it is permitted to notarize a will using RON for a signer in a different state. The NNA Notary Hotline answers your questions.
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NNA Staff
A Notary asks if it is OK to notarize while visiting another country. The NNA Hotline has the answers.
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NNA Staff
A Notary asks if it is OK to proceed if a signer's handwritten signature is illegible. The NNA Notary Hotline answers the question.
By
David Thun
Notary Signing Agents will soon encounter a redesigned Uniform Residential Loan Application (Form 1003) that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac now require for new loans.
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John Jacobson, Updated March 12, 2025
The NNA’s Notary Hotline service receives hundreds of phone calls every day. Here are the top 5 question asked by Notaries.