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Do You Know Who Is Making Your Notary Stamp?

Details: Published: July 29, 2022; Notary Law

The Notary seal on a document is the most powerful symbol of a Notary Public’s authority, but not all stamps/seals are created equal. We’ve put together a list of the top 3 things you should consider before choosing your Notary stamp supplier.

Staying Safe as a Notary Public

Details: Published: March 9, 2016; Notary Law

Staying Safe as a Notary Public Every year, more notaries become mobile, making notarizations at their client’s convenience. While this has improved the businesses of many mobile notaries and has created an easier way for people to obtain notarizatio...

The Difference Between an Acknowledgment and a Proof

Details: Published: January 5, 2016; Notary Law

Every commissioned notary in the United States is authorized to perform an acknowledgment. Some, but not others, are additionally allowed to take proofs. So what are the actual differences between these two, very similar, duties? Acknowledgment An ackn...

Notaries Are Prohibited From Giving Legal Advice

Details: Published: January 14, 2016; Notary Law

So what constitutes legal advice? As a notary public, you are prohibited from giving legal advice. The question most often asked, though, is: What exactly is considered legal advice? The answer is, More than you would think. The following prohibite...

Name Discrepancies

Details: Published: December 2, 2015; Notary Law

Every now and then, it happens. The name listed on someone’s ID does not exactly match either the name on the document or their signature. When this happens, you – as the notary – have a few options: Determine if the Discrepancy is Acceptable Th...

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Do You Know Who Is Making Your Notary Stamp?

Staying Safe as a Notary Public

The Difference Between an Acknowledgment and a Proof

Notaries Are Prohibited From Giving Legal Advice

Name Discrepancies

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