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Back to the Basics: Types of Notarial Acts
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- Published: January 13, 2020
- Notary FAQ
Notaries, do you know the difference between an acknowledgment and a jurat? These are the two most common notarial acts you’ll encounter.
Bond. Notary Bond.
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- Published: January 13, 2020
- Notary FAQ
Though a Notary Bond may not sound as suave as James Bond, it can be just as useful as 007 in a tight situation. Bonds are designed to protect the public against any misconduct or mistakes made by a notary. Unlike insurance, which protects the notary t...
Bonding Agencies Do Not Approve Your Notary Commission
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- Published: April 30, 2025
- Notary FAQ
We frequently receive inquiries regarding the time it takes to process your notary commission. Unfortunately, we do not issue notary commissions. We are a notary bond agency
Prorated Errors and Omissions Insurance
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- Published: January 13, 2020
- Notary FAQ
Prorated E and O policies are only available for those notaries who want to buy a policy part way through their commission. For instance, let’s say you renew your commission today and do not purchase an E and O policy. In a year, you decide you would...
The Difference Between a Notary Public and a Notary Signing Agent
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- Published: August 25, 2021
- Notary FAQ
All Signing Agents are notaries, but not all notaries are Signing Agents; it’s like how all circles are shapes, but not all shapes are circles. To become a Signing Agent you must be a commissioned notary public in your state. Only then may you apply ...
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