Closing Notary?

Sometimes referred to as a notary signing agent (NSA), or simply a closing agent, a closing notary is trained and trusted to present the documents related to mortgage and real estate transactions. Given the complexity of these document packages, closing...

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Understanding The Role: Notary Signing Agent

Notaries provide an important public service by checking identification and witnessing signatures on a wide range of documents. Notary signing agents also check identification and witness document signing, but take on the added responsibility of presenting and explaining document packages...

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Public Protection: Notaries and Notary Bonds Explained

Notaries Public witness so many of our life-changing decisions, such as powers of attorney, estate, prenuptial agreements, real estate transactions and many other activities that enable our civil society to operate.  Given the seriousness of their duties, Notaries are required by...

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Notary: Sign, Seal and…?

  Everyone knows notaries sign and stamp documents. That’s it, right? Nope! Notaries are responsible for following state protocols detailing how, when and where to apply a notary stamp. These details are reflected on the notary certificate. Here’s an overview...

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The Notary Package

Colonial Surety Introduces ‘The Notary Package’ to Ensure Protection in the New Era of Tech-Driven Notary Work   New offering is the first of its kind to include E&O and Basic Cyber Liability Insurance   The pandemic pushed Notaries to quickly...

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License Bonds Explained

  It’s common for government agencies to require professionals from different fields to obtain a license bond as a requisite toward licensure. Read on for everything you need to know about license bonds, from the purpose they serve, to how...

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Google Says: Notary Publics Are In

Google got curious about how people are hoping to make a living in the aftermath of the Great Resignation and, being Google, dug in to analyze our work related searches. Among the top most searched “how to become” jobs from...

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A Rapidly Changing Field: Notary Publics

  Enjoy civic-minded work? Hate paper? Love speed and efficiency?  The new era in the notary public profession was made for you. Business is booming for online and mobile notary public services.  There’s No Going Back The past year has...

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Working As a Notary Public Now

Mobile. Virtual. Any day. Anytime. That’s how Notaries Public work now. Become a Notary Public—or grow your practice— if earning extra money is on your to do list. Notaries Public Witness Our Life Changing Decisions Think about current trends: selling...

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What Duties Do Notary Publics Perform?

A notary public is an official of integrity selected by the state government to serve as an impartial witness in executing several official fraud-deterrent acts related to the signing of vital documents. These certified acts are called notarizations or notarial acts. Notary...

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