A detailed Notary journal helps protect you from claims of negligence and potential lawsuits. But, journal entries are one of the most time-consuming parts of any notarization because of the amount of information that must be recorded.
Read More
Some journal entries Notaries make are the same for each notarization they perform. Depending on the nature of a Notary’s business or employment, examples of repetitive entries might be the type of notarial act, name of signer, location, document title or fees charged.
Read More
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:
Read More