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In the notary community, we have a patriotic sense of duty that our red, white and blue pride and joy represents. Here are 5 ways you can celebrate National Flag Day in your own way.
Notaries are public service-oriented and want to help, seasoned notaries understand that upholding the law is paramount. It's a delicate balance that can lead to conflicts when facing pressure to notarize against our better judgment.
Many notaries mistakenly believe that the notary bond protects the notary. However, this is not the case. The notary bond is designed to protect the public. If a claim is made against your bond, you are required to pay it back. Notary errors & omissions insurance protects the notary.
Read more: I have a notary bond. Do I want Errors and Omissions Insurance too?
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” notarial records also means a Notary must safely store and protect their active record book in-between notarizations, and safely store and protect all filled record books well.
Read more: Maintain “Sole Custody and Control” of Your Notary Record Book
Are you keeping copies of your customers' notarized documents to prove your accuracy? You might be violating their privacy! Discover the right way to protect yourself —without violating your customers' privacy.
Read more: Notarization Tips: Don't Keep Copies of Notarized Documents, Use a Record Book (Journal)
You may not be aware, but changes to Alabama's notary statutes will take effect on September 1, 2023. These changes affect many aspects of notary public law, including the commissioning and application process.
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