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Developing Story. In response to the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak, many state Notary agencies and local recording offices have announced...

Developing Story: Updated 3-25-20. Notary Signing Agents, mobile Notaries and signers are concerned about possible contact with the...

Updated 3-3-20. There are few states that give new Notaries practical tips how to notarize a document. Even states that have mandatory...

Updated 2-24-20. With summer and family vacations just around the corner, many Notaries can expect requests to notarize permission forms...

Updated 2-24-20. The duties Notaries perform are strictly regulated by state law. Going beyond what you’re allowed to do can get you in...

“What do I do if the signer’s name on the document doesn’t match the name on the ID?” People commonly change their names legally due to...

Remembering to write the correct date when a new year starts is challenging. This year, Notaries must take additional care because...

Updated 1-22-20. Verifying the identity of signers can be challenging considering how many types of ID are in circulation — and how good...

Updated 1-14-20. Here are important rules Notaries in the Golden State need to remember when verifying a customer’s identity. 1....

If the ID presented by signer does not have a picture, should I keep a copy of the documents being notarized? — M.H., New York No. A...

Updated 12-13-19. No employee likes to refuse an employer's request — especially if your boss insists it's part of your job. But as a...

Updated 12-3-19. A Notary is an impartial witness to the signing of important documents. Spouses, parents, siblings and children often...

Am I allowed to notarize a copy of a passport? — J.S., New York When someone asks you to "notarize a copy of a passport," they are...

Updated 11-19-19. When Notary Signing Agents go to the signing table, they bring hundreds of pages of documents, and borrowers often have...

Legal Consequences Of Notarizing Without Personal Appearance Most lawsuits against Notaries happen because they notarized the signature...

Updated 11-19-19. The death of a friend or loved one always leaves challenges for those left behind.  When a Notary dies, there are...

Can I notarize a document that is dated over one month ago? — J.D., Nebraska Yes, you can, provided the date is not the date of signing...

Updated 12-21-18. You should never simply toss an expired Notary seal in the trash and forget about it. An old Notary seal is like your...