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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
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 business is properly handled while you are away. We have compiled a list of things you can do to help ensure your travels are not riddled with unnecessary stress.
Happy Notary Public Day! November 7th marks the day when we celebrate the 4.4 million notaries in the United States who play a vital role in our society. As we observe this special day, we have compiled a list of some interesting notary facts.
New York's Department of State has adopted new administrative rules that include important recordkeeping requirements for all Notaries.
Read more: EFFECTIVE NOW – NEW RECORDKEEPING REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL NEW YORK NOTARIES
If you’ve ever second-guessed yourself during a notarization, especially when it comes time to speak, you’re not alone. Many notaries, especially new or rarely practicing ones, aren’t always sure what to say during a verbal ceremony. But the verbal ceremony portion of a notarization isn’t optional—it’s an essential element.
As a commissioned or appointed notary public of your state, you own a lot of personal and professional responsibility every time you perform a notarial act.
One test of a notary’s will to exercise that responsibility relates to notarial certificates, particularly those appearing in a document prepared by respected professionals such as an attorney or paralegal.