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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. That's why Notary Public Underwriters partnered with the American Society of Notaries to develop their new, informative 4-hour online Signing Agent Training Course to impart a functional understanding of the Notary Signing Agent’s role as a lawful and ethical Notary first and foremost, one who is also a trained specialist and sole proprietor businessperson.
Read more: Signing Agent Training Course and Certification Now Available
Every profession comes with its own set of challenges, and being a notary is no different. It can be haunted by ghastly errors that can be potentially harmful to both notaries and their clients. However, there is no need to fret about these potential errors. With knowledge and experience, these missteps can be easily avoided. Let's explore some of the most common errors and the ways to steer clear of them.
Read more: How to Avoid Common Mistakes During a Notarization
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....
Read more: Survey – Most Who Used RON Would Recommend It to Others
When identifying a principal signer, a notary may find that the name on the principal’s identification credential doesn’t exactly match how their name appears on the document presented for notarization. Notaries can possibly resolve these types of name discrepancies, if their state notary laws and/or rules don’t prevent them from employing these strategies.
Read more: What to Do When Names Don’t Match on the ID and Document
Perhaps this has happened to you… a person presents a handwritten document or letter with no notarial “certificate” language on it, but they ask for their signature to be notarized. Knowing the proper steps to take, as a notary, can help prepare you to handle this situation with ease.
Read more: How to Notarize Signatures on Handwritten Documents
Tax season is here! 📅 Notaries, are you ready to report your income with confidence, or is tax time feeling like a hassle? Stay ahead with smart recordkeeping habits that make filing a breeze. Check out our latest article for essential income reporting practices every notary should know!
Read more: Preparing for Tax Season: What Notaries Should Know About Income Reporting
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