Notary Blog
Expert guides, tips, and advice for notaries public.
How to Notarize a Letter
Learn how to notarize a letter step by step — choosing the right act, checking ID, completing the certificate, and handling common curveballs.
How to Notarize a Power of Attorney
Learn how to notarize a power of attorney: verify the principal, run the verbal ceremony, and avoid the mistakes that make banks and courts reject a POA.
How to Notarize a Signature: A Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to notarize a signature step by step: personal appearance, ID checks, the verbal ceremony, and the certificate mistakes that get documents rejected.
How to Notarize a Will
Notarizing a will usually means notarizing its self-proving affidavit. Learn the process, witness rules, and mistakes that can derail it in probate.
How to Obtain an Apostille in Your State
How to get an apostille for notarized documents in every US state. Complete guide with processing times, fees, and where to submit your request.
How to Perform a Remote Online Notarization (RON)
Learn how to perform a remote online notarization (RON) step by step, from identity proofing and credential analysis to applying your digital seal.
How to Handle Difficult Clients and Refuse a Notarization
When and how to refuse a notarization legally. Covers incomplete documents, unwilling signers, coercion, and how to document a refusal in your journal.
How to Renew Your Notary Commission Without Lapsing
Let’s talk about the single most expensive mistake you can make as a professional notary public: letting your commission lapse.
LLC vs. Sole Proprietor for Notaries: Which Business Entity Is Right?
Deciding how to structure your notary business is one of the first major crossroads for a mobile notary or Notary Signing Agent. Here is how to choose.
How to Specialize in Immigration Notarizations
If you are looking for a way to stand out in the crowded notary public market, specializing as an immigration notary might be the perfect career move.
How to Spot and Prevent Notary Fraud
How to spot and prevent notary fraud. Learn to identify fake IDs, coerced signatures, backdated documents, and other red flags every notary must know.
How to Start a Mobile Notary Business
If you've been looking for a flexible career with relatively low startup costs, learning how to start a mobile notary business might be the perfect move.