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Most notaries spend a significant amount of time indoors–either in the home or office–where gas, chemicals and other pollutants can cause headaches, eye irritation, allergies and fatigue. Not to worry! Our list of air-purifying plants can help you clean the air in your work environment.
Read more: How do I improve the air quality in my office space?
“But Notaries witness signatures, don’t they?”
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Effective April 2, 2020 and for the duration of the declared public health emergency unless rescinded or extended by proclamation.
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This Proclamation gives all commissioned Alabama Notaries the ability to officiate for notarization of wet-signed paper documents, using videoconference technology to enable presence before the Notary of the principal signer and any witnesses.
An earlier Proclamation limited this authority to Alabama Attorney-Notaries and Notaries being supervised by an Alabama Attorney, but those limitations are now lifted. The April 2, 2020 Proclamation granting these powers expires at the end of Alabama's declared public health emergency unless it is rescinded or extended.
American Society of Notaries offers the following procedural steps for consideration.
Ready to launch your mobile notary business but unsure what supplies you need? Having the right tools can make all the difference in your success. Check out these six must-have essentials that every mobile notary should carry to stay prepared and professional on the go!
For notaries, each day brings unique situations and questions about their duties. To help address some common concerns, here’s a collection of frequently asked notary questions.
Read more: Notary FAQs: Essential Answers for Everyday Scenarios
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.