Most Notaries learn early on that notarizing their own signature is a conflict of interest. So, too, is notarizing someone else’s signature on a document that names you or gives you a financial or beneficial interest. Doing any of those things could well lead to the document being challenged or invalidated — and entangle you in legal trouble — because they violate your essential role as an impartial, third-party witness to document signings. But what about notarizing on the job?
Read MoreCOVID-19 has hit our economy hard, and many businesses are struggling right now — especially Notaries. But it’s important you protect yourself and your customers by following appropriate health safety precautions. If you feel sick, don’t risk spreading illness to other people by meeting face-to-face with signers.
Read MoreYou should never simply toss an expired Notary seal in the trash and forget about it. An old Notary seal is like your checkbook — if you throw it away carelessly, a dishonest person could find it and use it for fraud.
Read MoreWhether self-employed or working for someone else, many Notaries mistakenly assume that they have nothing to worry about when performing their duties. But certain mistakes are grave enough that they can cost a Notary their career.
Read MoreSome 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.
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