Notary Blog Articles

Widespread adoption of remote online notarization (“RON”) across the U.S. has prompted a lot of interest in becoming a notary public. However, you must know that technology can never “stand-in” for the notary. 

Notaries, your official signature on a notarial certificate conveys the authority of your office and assures relying parties that the required formalities of notarization have been performed.

It is common for document signers to be unsure about the type of notarization they need. If the document does not have the appropriate notarial language (notary certificate) to specify which notarial act to be performed, the document signer must

For new notaries, practical experience is necessary in order to develop confidence in their notarization skills. One way is through volunteering. Not only will this greatly benefit your business, but it will also be the most fulfilling way to use

Some Notaries don’t realize that the verbal ceremony is a vital part of every notarization involving a signature on a document. To help you remember the verbal ceremonies you should perform, we’ve provided the wording of each one to keep, as a

When selecting a remote online notary platform, consider these factors to ensure it meets your needs and provides a secure, reliable, and efficient service.

A question that frequently arises as notaries renew their commissions is when to begin using their new notary stamp. It is crucial to understand the appropriate time to start using the newly issued stamp during the renewal process.

Taking the proper precautions to secure your notary stamp and record book (journal) will shield you and your clients from fraud and privacy invasion. We put together a few tips to keep your notary supplies safe.

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

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