![New Notary book highlights best practices](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Closen-book-email-image.jpg)
By
David Thun
on May 23, 2018
A new book by one of the nation’s leading Notary law experts offers real-world guidance to help you perform sound notarizations.
![Signing Agent Tip: Background screening delays addressed](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/background-check-form-resiz.jpg)
By
Michael Lewis
on May 23, 2018
Some Notary Signing Agents have been experiencing delays with background screenings due to issues at a San Diego court. Here’s what you need to know.
![5 Unusual types of notarizations](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Odd-notarizations-resized.jpg)
By
David Thun
on May 17, 2018
Throughout history, Notaries been asked to perform odd tasks. Here’s a look at 5 unusual duties Notaries in certain states can perform.
![A Navy vet’s bumpy road to success as a Notary](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/US-Navy-resized.jpg)
By
Luke Eastman
on May 16, 2018
Notary Luke Eastman shares the story of how he transitioned from a Navy serviceman to a successful full-time Notary.
![What Would You Do Answers: The Case Of The Shaky Hand](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/elderly-woman-hand-resized.jpg)
By
Michael Lewis
on May 09, 2018
Last week, we asked Notaries how they would handle a situation with a signer whose hand shook so much she could not sign her name unaided. Here are the responses.
![New Colorado Notary law adds journal, testing requirements and new official act](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Colorado-flag-resized.jpg)
By
David Thun
on May 09, 2018
Effective July 1, Colorado is changing the requirements to become a Notary, adding new journal rules and authorizing a new type of notarization.
![New Indiana Notary law brings higher fees, bonds and education requirements](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Indiana-flag-resized.jpg)
By
David Thun
on May 09, 2018
Indiana will increase Notary fees and add new training, testing and bonding requirements starting July 1.
![New journal requirements for Washington Notaries take effect July 1](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Washington-flag2-resized.jpg)
By
David Thun
on May 09, 2018
Washington state Notaries will be required to keep a journal of their notarizations under a new law taking effect July 1, 2018.
![Can I Notarize For A Signer Who Can’t Hold A Pen?](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/New-Hotline-Resized3.jpg)
By
NNA Staff
on May 02, 2018
Is it possible to notarize for a signer unable to make any kind of mark or writing? The NNA Hotline Team answers your questions.
![Notary tip: Requests to serve as a document witness](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Bulletin-Articles-Art-List-View-Sizes-630x630-Notary-tip-Requests-to-serve-as-a-document-witness.jpg)
By
David Thun
on May 02, 2018
Notaries are sometimes asked to serve as a document witness as well as notarizing. Here's what you need to know about these confusing requests.