Notary Blog
Expert guides, tips, and advice for notaries public.
Best Notary Bags and Carrying Cases for Mobile Notaries
The best notary bags and carrying cases for mobile notaries in 2026: locking bags, mid-size supply bags, the NNA carry-all, and how to pick the right one.
Best Notary Journals and Record Books
Compared: the best notary journals and record books of 2026 — entry capacity, binding, tamper-evidence, and state-compliance notes to read before you buy.
Best Notary Public Signs & Window Decals (2026 Roundup)
The best notary public signs, window decals, and car stickers for 2026: aluminum office signs, yard signs with stakes, and vehicle decals compared.
Best Notary Software Tools in 2026: The Notary Software Stack
The complete 2026 guide to notary software. Compare accounting, scheduling, business phone, e-signature, RON, and document management tools side by side.
Best Notary Stamps and Embossers (2026 Buyer's Guide)
A 2026 buyer's guide to notary stamps and embossers: self-inking vs. pre-inked vs. embosser, top picks, and how to stay compliant with your state's seal rules.
Best Notary Supply Kits for Beginners
Build your first notary supply kit without overspending: state-compliant stamps, journals, fingerprint pads, and a lockable bag, compared for 2026 beginners.
Best Portable Dual-Tray Printers for Loan Signing Agents
The best dual-tray laser printers for loan signing agents in 2026: verified speeds, tray capacities, toner families, and availability for Brother's models.
Best Portable Folding Tables and Chairs for Notaries
What to look for in a portable notary table and chair: surface size, weight, folded dimensions, and weight ratings, with real product examples worth buying.
5 Best RON Platforms Compared (2026 Pricing & Features)
Compare five leading remote online notarization platforms in 2026: published pricing, e-signature tools, ID verification, and state compliance.
Best Scanners for Mobile Notaries and Loan Signers
The best scanners for mobile notaries and loan signing agents in 2026: duplex speed, ADF capacity, Wi-Fi vs. USB, and how to pair them with a dual-tray printer.
Best Smartphone Scanners for Notaries (2026 Compared)
We compared 4 leading smartphone scanner apps plus a hardware option for notary work: document quality, OCR, PDF/A support, and cloud backup for signings.
Blue Ink vs. Black Ink: What Color Should a Notary Use?
Most states allow either blue or black ink. Learn which to choose when, why stamp ink is regulated differently, and how to avoid recorder rejections.