Can I notarize a document that is dated over one month ago? — J.D., Nebraska Yes, you can, provided the date is not the date of signing...

Updated 12-21-18. You should never simply toss an expired Notary seal in the trash and forget about it. An old Notary seal is like your...

Updated 10-30-19. Making a mistake during a notarization can have serious financial and legal consequences for California Notaries — and...

If a document is being notarized in Texas but will be filed in California, can the Texas Notary use a Texas acknowledgment form, or do...

As a Notary, what would you do if a client showed up and wanted to use a signature stamp to sign the document? That is just what happened...

It’s an all-too-common occurrence: skipping a step in a notarization. Especially if it doesn’t seem to be important, and you’re dealing...

Carelessness and dishonesty are dangerous for Notaries. Negligence can lead to a document being a rejected or a business transaction’s...

Forging Notary seals is a serious crime that warrants an “enhanced” prison sentence, according to a federal appeals court ruling issued...

1. Will everyone who needs their signature notarized be present? If more than one person will need their signature notarized, or if a...

May I Notarize A Signature On An Undated Document In California? —  J.B., California Yes, you may notarize an undated document except...

Updated 7-31-19. Notary mistakes can be so costly they may affect your livelihood. Being prepared helps you prevent such mistakes, and...

Updated 7-24-19. Notaries can be sued for any number of reasons but these 10 steps can help you prevent a lawsuit from being filed...

Notaries encounter many kinds of identification daily. The most common forms of identification documents encountered are driver’s...

No one likes to say “no” to a customer. But it’s almost certain that at some point you will have to turn down a signer’s request. And...

Customers often ask Notaries to notarize birth certificates or marriage certificates — also known as vital records. But because of the...

Updated 7-1-19. Good customer service is essential to building a successful Notary business. Here are some basic tips — along with...

Updated 7-1-19. There are strict guidelines for Notaries to follow when entering a correctional facility to meet with a signer. Knowledge...

Here are 4 primary reasons why becoming a Notary is a great idea for veterans: Attention to Detail From the very first day in boot camp,...

Updated 6-17-19. A Notary's primary duty is to authenticate identification before witnessing a signature. Follow these helpful tips for...

Many people — including Notaries — often have mistaken ideas about what a Notary Signing Agent is and what they can and cannot do. Here...