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Are you keeping copies of your customers' notarized documents to prove your accuracy? You might be violating their privacy! Discover the right way to protect yourself —without violating your customers' privacy.

Should America’s notaries public rely on artificial intelligence (AI) to help them learn and practice the proper procedures of performing notarial acts?

When you think of a notary public, the first image that likely comes to mind is their distinctive stamp or embossed seal on a document. This mark is a widely recognized symbol of a notary's authority. But what happens if the stamp is missing? Does it render the notarization invalid?

Imagine showing up to an appointment only to realize it can't be completed due to a preventable issue. Frustrating, right? Our guide will help you avoid these common pitfalls by providing essential questions to ask your clients.

The quick answer is "No!" But there's more to explore about this frequently asked question.

So, you’ve just become a notary for the first time. Now what?

Yes, notaries… it’s possible to safely perform a notarization involving a document written in an unfamiliar language, but you must carefully assess the circumstances and proceed with care.

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.

Do you know what a loose notary certificate is and how to use one?

Why is regular use of a notary journal/record book so important to a notary public?

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!

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