By
David Thun, Updated May 27, 2025
Customers often ask Notaries to notarize birth certificates or marriage certificates — also known as vital records. However, these documents are restricted due to their special nature.
By
NNA Staff
A Notary asks if a signer's thumbprint is required when taking an acknowledgment for a Payment and Performance Bond. The NNA Hotline Team answers.
By
David Thun
Before using credible witnesses to verify a borrower’s identity at a loan signing, Signing Agents must be aware of the following facts.
By
NNA Staff
A Notary asks if a Notary certificate should be stapled or paper-clipped to a document.
By
David Thun
Last week we asked our Notaries how you would handle a husband who wants to sign for his wife on their divorce settlement. Here are your answers.
By
NNA Staff
If a signer forgets to bring identification, can credible witnesses be used? The NNA Hotline Team has your answer.
By
David Thun
How would you handle a husband who wants to sign a divorce settlement on his wife's behalf? We invite readers to share your solutions.
By
Sheryl Turner, Updated August 6, 2025
Notaries nationwide now have access to the NNA’s Notary Quick-Start Training — an online course that walks you through 5 basic steps for error-free notarizations.
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NNA Staff
Can Notaries administer their son's or daughter's oath of office for the state bar? The NNA Hotline Team has the answer.
By
David Thun, Updated May 19, 2025
Sometimes you may have need to reschedule a notarization with a signer. If you need to reschedule, remember these tips.