It’s embarrassing, but it happens even to the most careful of Notaries: the Notary completes and signs a notarial certificate on a document, but later learns that they added incorrect information to the certificate, left out required information, or
Notary Public Underwriters (NPU) is celebrating its 38th anniversary this year! It's hard to believe that it has been that long since the company was established.
In real life, there’s no such rule of “only one named signer per document.” Many documents require the signatures of multiple persons, and any number of those signatures may require notarization. Here’s a step-by-step process for dealing with this
Happy Earth Day! This is a day to celebrate our planet and all that it provides for us. It is also a day to reflect on our impact on the environment and make a commitment to do better.
Notary Public Errors and Omissions Insurance (E&O) and Signing Agent Errors & Omissions Insurance are similar but distinct types of insurance coverage. Many notaries wonder if they're necessary and, if so, which type should they have.
From Day One of your new Notary commission, you could receive a request for service that even the most experienced Notary Public has not yet faced. Here are a couple of examples.
Often, when a signed document is destined for use in another country, signatures made on the document by certain officials must be “authenticated” so that the official acts tied to those signatures are recognized in the receiving country.
Tax season is the worst time for self-employed Notaries to try reconstructing up to a year's worth of business expenses, but a little work and organization can make annual reporting of business expenses easier.
Being a Notary Signing Agent can be a fulfilling and rewarding career, but it can also come with its own set of challenges. Here are some tips on how to avoid burnout as a Notary Signing Agent.
Did you know a Notary Public commission can help you earn money? All you need is a realistic assessment of your ability to put yourself and your services out there, a clear understanding of your state’s Notary laws and rules, and the discipline to
Great question! Yes, a Notary must occasionally stop a notarization because of an issue that would prevent notarizing in compliance with state law.
Many Notaries—even those who notarize primarily for work—earn extra money on the side by performing notarizations for the general public and charging the allowed statutory fee. Establishing simple but consistent business recordkeeping practices at
In honor of International Women’s Day, and her 35th anniversary of service, our guest writer sat down with Yolonda Cave, Project Manager at Notary Public Underwriters for an interview.
As employees, what do we all want? Respect, responsibility, the opportunity to grow, and interesting work. You’ll have all those, and more, when you become a Notary Public.
“But Notaries witness signatures, don’t they?”
With the cost of living rising, many individuals are looking for ways to earn extra money. Having a good side job can help you diversify your income and give you practical experience that may come in handy if you decide to change careers in the
Obtaining your notary commission is a fantastic opportunity to earn extra income, or even launch your own business. Marketing, though, can be difficult when you're just starting out, as can finding your initial clients. Here are five tips to help you
Many states in the U.S. require Notaries to create and keep a record of every notarial act they perform.
The Notary’s responsibility goes beyond creating a record of each notarial act in a record book designed for this purpose. “Keeping”
New York's Department of State has adopted new administrative rules that include important recordkeeping requirements for all Notaries.
Moving to a new home? Recently started a new job? Discovered your Notary stamp (seal) or journal (record book) is either missing or has been stolen? Notifying the Secretary of State’s Office of these events is more crucial than ever.
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