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The Wrong Reasons To Refuse A Notarization

Many states specifically define a Notary’s role as acting as an impartial, third-party witness, and some, such as California, prohibit Notaries from refusing lawful requests. The Florida Department of State offers guidelines for when Florida Notaries can refuse services. Texas permits refusing if the Notary has reason to believe the signer is coerced or unaware, that the document will be used for illegal purposes, or if the Notary is unfamiliar with the requested act. None of these three states permits refusing a notarization simply because the documents conflicts with the Notary's personal beliefs or preferences.

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Offering I-9 Services with Your Notary business

Every one of America’s 146 million-strong workforce had to fill out an I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification form before starting their jobs. The employee completes the top portion of the form while a representative of the employer — typically someone in Human Resources — completes the bottom part, verifying the employee’s identity.

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6 Financial Management Tips for Entrepreneurs

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has sparked an uptick in the number of entrepreneurs and companies entering their respective industries. More and more people are starting their own small businesses but may need more information regarding financial management. The following are some financial management tips that entrepreneurs should keep in mind this year.

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