![Notary Tip: Identifying signers using personal knowledge](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Notary-identifying-signers-using-personal-knowledge-list-2-13-23.jpg)
By
Kelle Clarke
on November 12, 2015
Many states allow Notaries to rely on “personal knowledge” of a signer when verifying his identity. Learn how well you must know the signer to rely on this method.
![Texas Notary Seal FAQs: What you need to know](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Texas-Seals-FAQs.jpg)
By
Michael Lewis
on November 12, 2015
On January 1, 2016, a new law went into effect in Texas, changing the seal requirements for the state’s Notaries. Learn how to avoid potential liability issues.
![Can I Perform A Marriage For An Undocumented Immigrant?](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/New-Hotline-Resized3.jpg)
By
NNA Staff
on November 04, 2015
Florida Notaries may perform a marriage ceremony for an undocumented immigrant if the couple has a valid marriage license and proper ID.
![Notary guidelines for accepting or rejecting a signer's ID](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Notary-Guidelines-For-Accepting-Or-Rejecting-A-Signer-s-ID-List.jpg)
By
NNA Staff
on November 04, 2015
Determining if an ID is acceptable for a notarization can be a challenge. Use the NNA’s guide to understand acceptable ID standards.
![Show Your Pride In Our Veterans With A Medal Of Honor Journal](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Medal-of-Honor-resized.jpg)
By
David Thun
on November 04, 2015
Notaries can now purchase a commemorative journal for Veterans Day on November 11, 2015. $5 from each sale will be donated to CMOHF.
![Are international IDs acceptable for notarizations?](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/List-View-Sizes-Are-International-IDs-Acceptable-for-Notarizations-630x630.jpg)
By
NNA Staff
on October 29, 2015
It’s not uncommon for Notaries to be given a foreign ID to perform a notarization. But is this permitted by law? Learn more in the Notary Bulletin.
![A ‘Thank-You’ To Our Notaries Of The Year Who Have Served Their Country In The Military](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Vets-resized.jpg)
By
David Thun
on October 28, 2015
The NNA is saying “thank you” to our nation’s veterans and giving special recognition to past Notary of the Year recipients who served in the military.
![Notaries earn extra income serving as a Remote Testimony Witness](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/1-31-new-remote-testimony-resize-list-view.jpg)
By
Kelle Clarke
on October 28, 2015
Notaries look to expand their business offerings by serving as remote testimony witnesses for telephone hearings. Learn more about this opportunity.
![Can I Be Commissioned In Virginia And D.C.?](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/New-Hotline-Resized3.jpg)
By
NNA Staff
on October 22, 2015
I live in Virginia and work in Washington, D.C. Can I be commissioned in two states?
![Notaries then and now](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/seal-resized.jpg)
By
NNA Staff
on October 22, 2015
The role of a Notary has changed a lot since the eighteenth century. Learn about Notaries “then and now” as the NNA reviews the history of this office.