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“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.

As a Notary, it is important to have the essential tools to properly perform your duties for the public and to protect yourself from financial liability. We’ve compiled a list of the top six items a Notary will need to perform their notarial duties

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Florida’s Department of State, Division of Corporations (DOS) has adopted a new administrative rule with an important reporting requirement for Online Notaries Public.

No matter how much we pride ourselves on the quality of our notary seals, a bad or smudged impression is bound to happen at some point. In those instances, what is a notary to do?

You may not be aware but changes to Kansas' notary statutes will take effect January 1, 2022. These changes affect many aspects of notary public law, including record book (journal) requirement, increase in the bond amount, establishing acceptable

While the holidays are meant to be merry and bright, traveling during the holidays can sometimes be less than cheerful. As a notary, you may have the extra anxiety of making sure your

For a Notary to gain a foothold in the vast field of Notary Signing Agent, it is essential they understand and adhere to industry standards and best practices.

This is one of the most common questions asked by newly commissioned Notaries Public! The uncertainty occurs when a Notary is presented with a document that clearly originated in another state, or appears to concern

Most Notaries Public understand how important it is to keep their Notary tools safe and secure. But, in the event of tragedy, do enough Notaries plan for the protection and security of these priceless tools?

According to a survey issued by a prominent national land title* company, a significant majority of consumers whose recent home closings were completed using remote online notarization technology called the process.... 

A recent name change got you worried? Don’t stress, we’ve

For many new notaries, receiving a notary commission is a joyous occasion. Be aware that although you may want to celebrate by sharing a photograph of your notary certificate or stamp impression online, you should refrain from it in order to minimize

Question:  Didn’t Florida’s Supreme Court issue an Administrative Order allowing all Florida Notaries to perform remote online notarizations without being registered as an Online Notary, and is that order still in effect?