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Notarizing for the Blind or Visually Impaired
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Notarizing for the Blind or Visually Impaired

As a notary public, you serve as an impartial witness and a gatekeeper against fraud. But what happens when the signer standing in front of you cannot see the d

Apr 15, 202610 min read
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Wet Signature vs. Electronic Signature: Notary Rules Explained
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Wet Signature vs. Electronic Signature: Notary Rules Explained

If you have been commissioned as a notary public for any length of time, you have likely encountered a signer walking in with a document they signed on their iP

Apr 15, 202610 min read
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Blue Ink vs. Black Ink: What Color Should a Notary Use?
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Blue Ink vs. Black Ink: What Color Should a Notary Use?

You are sitting at the signing table, pen in hand, ready to execute a flawless notarization. Suddenly, the signer looks up and asks, "Wait, should I sign in blu

Apr 15, 202610 min read
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Notary Signature by Proxy: Can Someone Else Sign for the Notary?
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Notary Signature by Proxy: Can Someone Else Sign for the Notary?

If you work in a busy office, work as a signing agent, or manage a team of notaries, you've likely encountered a moment of logistical frustration: a document ne

Apr 15, 202611 min read
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Jail and Prison Notarizations: Rules and Procedures
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Jail and Prison Notarizations: Rules and Procedures

Notarizing documents for inmates is one of the most complex assignments a notary public can accept. When you step into a correctional facility, you leave the pr

Apr 15, 202611 min read
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Can a Notary Refuse Service Based on Document Content?
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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,

Apr 15, 202611 min read
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Can a Notary Prepare Legal Documents?
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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

Apr 15, 202610 min read
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How to Handle an Expired Notary Stamp or Seal
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How to Handle an Expired Notary Stamp or Seal

Discovering an expired notary stamp in the middle of a signing appointment is a nightmare scenario for any commissioned notary public. You reach into your bag,

Apr 15, 202610 min read
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Does a Notary Need to Read the Document Out Loud?
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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

Apr 15, 202611 min read
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Out-of-State Notarization: Can You Notarize Across State Lines?
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Out-of-State Notarization: Can You Notarize Across State Lines?

If you have ever worked as a mobile notary or managed a busy office, you have likely heard this question: "Can you just notarize this really quick? It's for a p

Apr 15, 202610 min read
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Notarizing for Family Members: State-by-State Rules
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Notarizing for Family Members: State-by-State Rules

It is one of the most common questions notaries public hear: "Can you just sign this for me real quick?" And when that question comes from a spouse, a parent, o

Apr 15, 202611 min read
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Credible Witnesses: When and How to Use Them
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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

Apr 15, 202611 min read
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Can You Notarize a Document in a Foreign Language?
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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

Apr 15, 202610 min read
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Understanding Notary Public Bond Requirements
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Understanding Notary Public Bond Requirements

If you are preparing to become a notary public or are getting ready to renew your commission, you have likely encountered the term "notary bond." For many new n

Apr 15, 202610 min read
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How to Properly Store and Destroy Notary Journals
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How to Properly Store and Destroy Notary Journals

Your notary journal is arguably the most important tool in your professional arsenal. It is the definitive, contemporaneous record of every notarization you per

Apr 15, 202611 min read
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Notary Best Practices: How to Avoid Revocation
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Notary Best Practices: How to Avoid Revocation

Becoming a notary public is a meaningful professional achievement, but it also carries significant legal responsibility. You act as an official agent of the sta

Apr 15, 202610 min read
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What to Do if a Signer Doesn't Have Acceptable ID
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What to Do if a Signer Doesn't Have Acceptable ID

Every notary public has been there. You have your journal open, your stamp ready, and your notary seal(/product/notary-seals) within reach. The signer hands you

Apr 15, 202610 min read
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What Happens if You Make a Mistake on a Notarization?
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What Happens if You Make a Mistake on a Notarization?

Every notary public has felt that sudden drop in their stomach. You finish a notarization, the signer walks away, and you realize you missed a date, used the wr

Apr 15, 202611 min read
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How to Spot and Prevent Notary Fraud
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How to Spot and Prevent Notary Fraud

The Notary's Role in Fraud Prevention

Apr 15, 202610 min read
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Remote Online Notarization (RON) Laws by State
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Remote Online Notarization (RON) Laws by State

If there is one topic that causes more confusion for notaries public than almost anything else, it is Remote Online Notarization (RON). As we move through 2026,

Apr 15, 202610 min read
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Can a Notary Notarize Their Own Document?
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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

Apr 15, 20269 min read
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Notary Acknowledgment vs. Jurat: What's the Difference?
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Notary Acknowledgment vs. Jurat: What's the Difference?

If you have been a notary public for more than a week, you have likely encountered a signer who slides a document across the table and simply says, "Just notari

Apr 15, 202610 min read
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10 Common Notary Mistakes That Can Get You Sued
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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

Apr 15, 202610 min read
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