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November 26, 2019
Notary Agent Signing

The Role of a Notary Signing Agent in a Reverse Mortgage

A reverse mortgage is a loan you can take against the equity in your home. This special type of mortgage loan is available for […]
September 25, 2019
Power of Attorney

Notarizing a Power of Attorney

As a rule of thumb, notaries are extremely careful not to engage in unauthorized practices, especially when it comes to abiding to the law. […]
April 26, 2019
notary-journal

Leaving Open Spaces in Your Journal

According the American Society of Notaries (ASN), nearly every state uses a notary journal for the purpose of notarial acts. This way, notaries can […]
January 27, 2019
signatures

How to Handle Different Types of Signatures

People have been leaving their mark for thousands of years. Most often, a signature simply consists of the name of the party involved. Other […]
December 31, 2018
preparing for a notarization

Preparing for a Notarization

You have a document that needs notarization. Now what? Preparing for a notarization can help ensure the process goes smoothly. If you aren’t prepared, […]
November 29, 2018
certification copy

Copy Certification 101

Certifying a copy, or copy certification, is the process of vouching for the validity of a photocopy of an original document. The process is […]
October 31, 2018
A credible witness verifies identity

Credible Witness: When Verifying Identification Gets Tricky

Notaries have a legal obligation to verify the identity of their signers. Failing to do so can incur civil, criminal, and administrative liability. Unique situations […]
September 30, 2018
Fraud Prevention and Notary Liability

Fraud Prevention and Notary Liability

As a Notary Public, you are likely to expose yourself to claims from both individuals and businesses. This is known as Notary liability. Performing […]