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What to Do When Names Don’t Match on the ID and Document
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- Published: August 12, 2024
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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.
The Loose Notary Certificate Guide: What Is It and How To Use It
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- Published: August 5, 2024
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Do you know what a loose notary certificate is and how to use one?
What is a Notary?
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- Published: July 22, 2024
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Curious about what a notary public is and how you can become one? Explore our blog to learn more about notaries and how you can join their ranks!
Your Notary Journal (Record Book) – An Essential Tool
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- Published: July 29, 2024
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Why is regular use of a notary journal/record book so important to a notary public?
Georgia Notaries: Journal Use Required for Transactions Involving “Self-Filers” Beginning January 1, 2025
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- Published: July 18, 2024
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Effective January 1, 2025, every Georgia notary public who performs a notarial act at the request of a “self-filer” must document the notarial act in a “written” (paper) or electronic journal.
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