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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?

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:

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.

Read more: Notary Road Safety

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.

Many first-time notaries wonder if their official stamp or seal is made correctly — and it’s a smart thing to check. After all, you are responsible for making sure it meets your state’s requirements, not the manufacturer.

If you’ve ever wondered how to make money as a notary public, the good news is there are more opportunities than ever before.

A great notary knows every notarization is a complete ceremony — one that starts with reviewing the document carefully.

Not all notary errors are harmless. In Indiana, certain actions can bring criminal charges, not just fines.

Planning to become a notary in Indiana—or renew your commission? 🖊️

Every Indiana notary applicant must submit a Limited Criminal History Report from the Indiana State Police, even if you have no criminal record.

Can a notary accept an expired driver’s license? 🪪

It depends on where you live! Some states allow expired IDs under certain conditions, while others require them to be current and valid.

Oklahoma has enacted Senate Bill 1028, a significant update to the state’s notary public laws that introduces background checks, increases the bond amount, and adjusts application and filing fees for notaries. These changes take effect January 1, 2026, and affect anyone applying for or renewing a notary commission in the state.

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