Personal Appearance: The Best Protection For Notaries

Most states have enacted permanent laws that authorize Notaries to perform remote online notarizations. With a remote notarization, the signer and Notary appear before each other using technology that allows them to simultaneously communicate with each other by sight and sound. Think of remote online notarization as a new way for signers to personally appear before a Notary. Since not all states have enacted these laws, Notaries in states that don't authorize remote notarization must still require the signer to appear physically in person before the Notary.

How to Prevent Fraud as a Remote Online Notary

Due to the global COVID-19 crisis, business transactions increasingly have moved online at an unprecedented pace, but greater opportunities to conduct legitimate business online have also opened the doors to scammers hoping to take advantage of untested platforms and security lapses, Scott said in a NNA 2020 Online video presentation.

Four Questions Notaries Should Ask When Choosing A RON Vendor

If you want to start performing remote online notarizations (RON), you will likely need a RON vendor who will provide the tools for you to perform RONs and securely store your electronic records. But how do you choose the vendor that’s best for you? When selecting a RON vendor, be sure to ask these four important questions:

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Best Video Conferencing Software for Small Business

With more and more meetings taking place virtually, video conferencing software is more important than ever. There are tons of tools available to facilitate video calls. And many offer unique features like screen sharing, HD video calls, and file sharing. So it’s important to learn the options and consider which platforms best suit your team. But before you can find the best video conferencing solution for your business’s needs, you must understand what is offered. Here’s an explanation of the video conferencing industry and some of the top options available.

Demand For Notaries Hits All-Time High In 2020, Particularly Mobile Notary Services

As people found themselves in “safer at home” lockdowns and “work from home” situations, those who were lucky enough to stay employed capitalized on the life change by refinancing their mortgages, launching home improvement projects and taking other big-ticket financial moves which required notarizations. Similarly, Notaries across the country saw huge spikes in requests for service on wills, powers of attorney, pension forms, advance medical directives, 401k withdrawal requests and other important personal documents.

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