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As a general rule, Notaries cannot certify copies of birth, death or marriage certificates because these documents are vital records — public records that cannot be certified by a Notary Public. In the United States, an original vital record is kept by the appropriate public record office, which is normally the only authority allowed to issue certified copies of the vital record. In fact, states
Read MoreNotaries can be sued at any time — even when notarizations are performed correctly. It's crucial you follow these 4 steps to reduce any liability and damages should a complaint ever be filed against you. Contact your bond or E&O insurance carrier. Don’t wait. Immediately contact your insurance carrier if you have an E&O policy. They will handle the case. Many policies require an insured to notify the carrier of a cliam or lawsuit wihtin a certain number of days in order for the claim to be covered.
Read MoreEntrepreneurs are always taking care of their businesses. But some forget to do the little things to take care of themselves. Sometimes, entrepreneurial self-care can just mean doing things in a simpler or easier way to free up time or limit stress. Here are tips from members of the online small business community for entrepreneurs interested in self-care.
Read MoreOnce you’ve reported your tools missing, you should replace them as soon as possible. If your seal was lost or stolen, be sure to follow all steps required by your state if you need to replace it. Nevada requires its Notaries to file a new Certificate of Appointment and request a replacement seal within 10 days after a seal is lost. Washington requires a replacement to differ in some way from the seal that was lost or stolen — for example, the new seal may feature a different border around the seal impression. If you need to change the format of a replacement seal, contact your state Notary regulating agency to confirm what type of change is acceptable.
Read MoreConsider total time versus uninterrupted time. After you find parking, which is usually not near the entrance of the facility, you may walk through a maze of hallways and elevators. There will likely be staff interruptions for taking vitals, making notes and conducting medical procedures, such as X-rays and changing IVs. Book a realistic amount of time for the appointment so that you won’t rush the client or be tempted to take shortcuts.
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