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What to Do When There is Not Enough Space for the Notary Seal
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- Published: March 23, 2026
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Another common challenge notaries encounter is when there is no room in the area of the document’s notarial certificate to affix the notary’s official seal or stamp.
What to Do When a Notarial Certificate on a Preprinted Form Is Incorrect
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- Published: March 16, 2026
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Lately, our customer care team has received more frequent questions around a very common circumstance: the notarial certificate preprinted on the document does not correctly reflect the wording required by the notary’s state of commission. How may the notary proceed?
Notary Road Safety
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- Published: February 23, 2026
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Many notaries have turned their notary business or side hustle into a mobile notary business. This involves meeting people at their home, office, nursing home, or other public meeting place to perform notarizations.
Here are some tips on how to stay protected during your travels as a mobile notary.
The Many Upsides of Being a Notary Public
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- Published: March 9, 2026
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When someone signs finalizes a real estate deal, or must swear a verbal oath or affirmation for a proceeding — a notary is there.
If you’re looking for a flexible way to serve your community while expanding your professional credentials, becoming a notary public may be the perfect fit.
Discover the responsibilities, benefits, and next steps here:
Notary Misdeeds That Can Send You to Jail in Arkansas
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- Published: February 16, 2026
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Did you know that notarizing a signature without proper personal knowledge or ID verification could land you in legal trouble? In Arkansas, some notary missteps are Class A misdemeanors—and that means possible jail time.
Learn what “personally knowing” really means—and how to protect your commission.
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