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In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Governor of Alabama has issued a supplemental proclamation that includes a provision allowing Alabama Notaries who are also licensed Alabama attorneys or who are being supervised by a licensed Alabama attorney the use of "videoconferencing programs" for the duration of the public health emergency unless rescinded or extended by proclamation.
Missouri Notaries: Know Your Rights!
If your employer paid for your commission, does that mean they own your notary stamp and record book?
Read more: My Employer Paid for My Missouri Notary Commission. Who Owns It?
Be honest, do you often check your state's Notary Public resources to confirm that you're notarizing in accordance with the laws and administrative rules that govern you?
Read more: Texas Notary Laws and Administrative Rules - Your True North
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?
Whether you are an experienced Notary, a first time commission holder, or simply serve as the Notary for your workplace, you can expect your signers and coworkers to see you as the go-to expert on notarization. Therefore you have an obligation to conduct yourself in a manner worthy of the office you hold. Upholding your state’s notary laws and conforming to professional notary standards will help you remain an ethical and responsible notary throughout your career.
Read more: Keeping up Pt IV. - Conducting Your Notary Business Ethically
This is a common question we hear from Texas notaries, and it’s a great one—especially considering the importance of accurate records.
Read more: Texas Notaries: How to Correct a Past Entry in Your Notary Journal
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