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Can a Notary Notarize Their Own Document?
If you are a commissioned notary public, you have likely been asked to notarize a wide variety of documents. But what happens when the document in question is y
Can a Notary Prepare Legal Documents?
If you have ever sat at your desk with a signer staring at you hopefully, asking, "Can you just help me write this up?", you have faced one of the most dangerou
Can a Notary Refuse Service Based on Document Content?
One of the most uncomfortable situations a notary public can face is being presented with a document that makes them pause. Whether the language seems unusual,
Can You Notarize a Document in a Foreign Language?
Imagine this scenario: you're commissioned as a notary public, and a signer walks in with a stack of papers entirely in Mandarin, Arabic, or Spanish. They slide
10 Common Notary Mistakes That Can Get You Sued
As a notary public, you hold a commissioned position of immense trust. You are an officer of the state, appointed to serve as an impartial witness to the signin
Credible Witnesses: When and How to Use Them
Every notary public has been there: you're seated at the table, documents are ready, but the signer reaches into their wallet and realizes they don't have an ac
Does a Notary Need to Read the Document Out Loud?
If you have been a notary public for more than a few weeks, you have likely encountered this scenario: a signer slides a thick, 40-page real estate packet acros
How Much Does a Notary Public Make?
If you're considering becoming a notary public, you've probably wondered what the financial return actually looks like. It's one of the most common questions we
How to Add a Loose Notary Certificate to a Document
Every notary public will eventually face this scenario: a signer hands you a document that needs to be notarized, but there is absolutely no notarial wording pr
How to Administer an Oath for a Jurat
If there is one notarial act that trips up newer notaries public, it is the jurat. While an acknowledgment simply verifies a signer's identity and willingness t
How to Affix a Notary Seal or Stamp
Affixing your notary seal might seem like the simplest part of the notarization process—after all, it just takes a single press of a stamp. However, improper no
How to Become a Fingerprinting Notary
If you are looking for a way to stand out in the crowded notary market and significantly boost your income, becoming a fingerprinting notary might be the perfec