![5 things to remember when preparing for your first notarization](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Bulletin-Articles-Art-List-View-Sizes-630x630-5-Things-To-Remember-When-Preparing-For-Your-First-Notarization.jpg)
By
David Thun
on August 23, 2017
The NNA Hotline Team offers 5 tips to help new Notaries ensure their first notarization goes smoothly.
![Opinion: Why Banning Immigration Consultants Would Backfire](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/ca-flag-resized.jpg)
By
NNA Staff
on August 17, 2017
Assembly Bill 638 would prevent Immigration Forms Specialists from working in California. In this opinion piece, attorney Arnold Rosenberg explains how the bill would deprive immigrants of valuable and lawful services.
![4 easy steps to building a personal brand as a Notary](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Build-a-Personal-Brand---List-View.jpg)
By
Cindy Medrano
on August 16, 2017
Whether you are a new Notary looking to launch your business or an experienced one reinventing yourself, building your personal brand is vital to your business success.
![Charlottesville Victim Was A Virginia Notary Public](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Charlottesville-Victim.jpg)
By
NNA Staff
on August 16, 2017
Heather D. Heyer, who was killed August 12 in the Charlottsville, Virginia tragedy, was a Notary Public.
![Notaries and impartiality](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Notaries-and-impartiality-list-2-13-23.jpg)
By
David Thun
on August 16, 2017
One of the most important aspects of a Notary’s duties is serving as an impartial witness. But what does impartiality require of you? Here's when you need to stay unbiased, and why.
![What If A Customer Signs The Wrong Part Of My Notary Journal?](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/New-Hotline-Resized3.jpg)
By
NNA Staff
on August 16, 2017
What should you do if a customer signs the wrong part of your journal? The NNA Hotline Team has your answers.
![FAQ: Notarizing Proof Of Life documents](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Bulletin-Articles-Art-List-View-Sizes-630x630-FAQ-Notarizing-proof-of-life-documents.jpg)
By
David Thun
on August 09, 2017
Notaries are sometimes presented with foreign “Proof of Life” documents with unusual instructions. Here are answers to common questions about these documents.
![How Do I Identify A Signer Who Is Not A Citizen?](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/New-Hotline-Resized3.jpg)
By
NNA Staff
on August 09, 2017
What identification can Missouri Notaries accept to identify signers who are not citizens? The NNA Hotline Team answers your questions.
![NSA Tip: Preparing For Things To Go Wrong](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/NSA-Tip-Preparing-For-Things-To-Go-Wrong-List.jpg)
By
Marcy Tiberio
on August 09, 2017
Prepare for emergencies and prevent them from harming your business. Here’s how a Notary Signing Agent can prevent emergencies from harming their business.
![A guide to Notary misconduct penalties in California](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Notary-Misconduct-Penalties-in-CA-list-2-6-23.jpg)
By
David Thun
on July 25, 2017
Making a mistake during a notarization can have serious consequences for California Notaries. Learn more about the Golden State’s Notary laws and penalties for misconduct.