National
No matter how much we pride ourselves on the quality of our notary seals, a bad or smudged impression is bound to happen at some point. In those instances, what is a notary to do?
It’s embarrassing, but it happens even to the most careful of Notaries: the Notary completes and signs a notarial certificate on a document, but later learns that they added incorrect information to the certificate, left out required information, or forgot to add their stamped or embossed seal. If you are later asked to correct an error or omission on a notarial certificate, here’s how you can proceed.
Read more: May A Notary Correct Their Error or Omission on a Notarial Certificate?
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
Notaries Public in all U.S. jurisdictions are authorized to administer oaths and affirmations. Oaths and affirmations both function as solemn promises of truthfulness, and both are statements made under the penalty of perjury. The key difference between an oath and an affirmation is that an oath invokes a higher power.
Can a notary correct a mistake on the notarial certificate? Find out the answer (and how to avoid costly errors) in this blog post!
Read more: Can a Notary Correct a Mistake on the Notarial Certificate?
Thinking about notarizing for a family member? Some states have specific rules that could impact your decision. Learn what you need to know before you say yes.
Read more: Can a Notary Notarize a Family Member's Signature?