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Moving to a new home? Recently started a new job? Discovered your Notary stamp (seal) or journal (record book) is either missing or has been stolen? Notifying the Secretary of State’s Office of these events is more crucial than ever.

That is a tricky question.

Technically, yes, a Notary may also serve as a witness to a document they’re notarizing. In fact, in some states, it is a common practice, especially on real estate documents. However, Notary Public Underwriters strongly cautions against this.

As a Notary, it is important to have the essential tools to properly perform your duties for the public and to protect yourself from financial liability. We’ve compiled a list of the top six items a Notary will need to perform their notarial duties with confidence and ease.

Mobile Notary, Notary Signing Agent, Remote Online Notary...What's the Difference?

A Mobile Notary, Notary Signing Agent, and Remote Online Notary (RON) are not all the same. It’s important to know the difference. Mobile Notaries, Notary Signing Agents, and Remote Online Notaries are all required to have an active notary commission. However, that is where the similarities end.

Florida’s Department of State, Division of Corporations (DOS) has adopted a new administrative rule with an important reporting requirement for Online Notaries Public.

No matter how much we pride ourselves on the quality of our notary seals, a bad or smudged impression is bound to happen at some point. In those instances, what is a notary to do?

Multiple Florida news outlets recently reported the arrest of a commissioned notary public, accused of fraud connected to a signed agreement between her employer and the person who signed it.

Changes to New Mexico's notary statutes will take effect January 1, 2022. These changes affect many aspects of notary public law, including commission qualifications, record book (journal) requirement, and changes to the official Notary stamp.

You may not be aware but changes to Kansas' notary statutes will take effect January 1, 2022. These changes affect many aspects of notary public law, including record book (journal) requirement, increase in the bond amount, establishing acceptable identification, provide grounds for refusal to notarize, and permit notaries to provide remote online notarizations. At Notary Public Underwriters, we're here to help you be aware of and comply with changes in the notary law.

While the holidays are meant to be merry and bright, traveling during the holidays can sometimes be less than cheerful. As a notary, you may have the extra anxiety of making sure your business is properly handled while you are away. We have compiled a list of things you can do to help ensure your travels are not riddled with unnecessary stress.

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