New Notaries often ask why they need to keep a journal. The answer is that a Notary can be sued over a notarization years after it takes place, but well-kept journal records will protect you if that happens. This is especially important during the COVID-19 emergency, when Notaries and signers are dealing with many unusual and challenging situations, and recording details of unusual circumstances may provide crucial evidence if one of your notarizations is challenged. Here's how:
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