Texas Notary Blog

A legal action filed by an unhappy UPS customer has highlighted notarization fee-charging practices by notaries and by commercial businesses that employ them. To avoid potential fee disputes, we

Notary Public Underwriters has introduced a new Notary Public Record Book, featuring a vibrant pink and white cover design. 

As a mobile notary and/or signing agent, your job takes you to various locations to provide crucial notarial services. However, safety is paramount in your line of work, especially when meeting

Loan interest rates play a significant role in the financial landscape, impacting various sectors of the economy, including the real estate market and lending industry. For notary signing agents,

Texas notaries public received welcome recognition of their value and expertise with a new, notarization fee increase that took effect on September 1, 2023.

Your role as a mobile notary involves traveling to various locations to perform notarizations, and your professionalism and etiquette can leave a lasting impression on clients. In this blog,

A notary public and a notario publico are two different terms that have different meanings and implications in different countries.

As a notary public, you play a vital role in protecting against fraud. However, there might be instances where you need to turn down performing a notarization due to various reasons such as

Widespread adoption of remote online notarization (“RON”) across the U.S. has prompted a lot of interest in becoming a notary public. However, you must know that technology can never “stand-in”

Notaries, your official signature on a notarial certificate conveys the authority of your office and assures relying parties that the required formalities of notarization have been performed.

It is common for document signers to be unsure about the type of notarization they need. If the document does not have the appropriate notarial language (notary certificate) to specify which

For new notaries, practical experience is necessary in order to develop confidence in their notarization skills. One way is through volunteering. Not only will this greatly benefit your business,

Some Notaries don’t realize that the verbal ceremony is a vital part of every notarization involving a signature on a document. To help you remember the verbal ceremonies you should perform,

When selecting a remote online notary platform, consider these factors to ensure it meets your needs and provides a secure, reliable, and efficient service.

A question that frequently arises as notaries renew their commissions is when to begin using their new notary stamp. It is crucial to understand the appropriate time to start using the newly

Taking the proper precautions to secure your notary stamp and record book (journal) will shield you and your clients from fraud and privacy invasion. We put together a few tips to keep your

It’s embarrassing, but it happens even to the most careful of Notaries: the Notary completes and signs a notarial certificate on a document, but later learns that they added incorrect information

Notary Public Underwriters (NPU) is celebrating its 38th anniversary this year! It's hard to believe that it has been that long since the company was established.

In real life, there’s no such rule of “only one named signer per document.” Many documents require the signatures of multiple persons, and any number of those signatures may require

Happy Earth Day! This is a day to celebrate our planet and all that it provides for us. It is also a day to reflect on our impact on the environment and make a commitment to do better.