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License & Permit Bonds 09.03.2020

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…
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What Duties Do Notary Publics Perform?
License & Permit Bonds 08.31.2020

Texas Governor Permits Notary Public Appearances via Video-Conferencing

Get your webcams ready, Texas notary publics! The state’s Governor, Greg Abbot, is shelving a statute on notary public appearances concerning real-estate instruments like mortgages, allowing notary publics to appear via videoconference when executing real-estate…
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Texas Governor Permits Notary Public Appearances via Video-Conferencing
License & Permit Bonds 08.31.2020

Alcohol Regulators Relax Alcohol Rules in Texas

Great news for bustling bars and restaurants in the Lone Star State! A newfangled amendment was ratified this week by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, cementing a novel path for bars to disguise themselves as…
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Alcohol Regulators Relax Alcohol Rules in Texas
License & Permit Bonds 08.24.2020

Michigan Passes New and Improved Liquor Laws

In July of 2020, Governor Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan approved a 16-bill package for the hospitality industry, impacting the daily operations of restaurants, bars, and brewing industries throughout the state. The package revises provisions of Michigan’s…
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Michigan Passes New and Improved Liquor Laws
License & Permit Bonds 08.18.2020

Morris County Is Now Renewing Notary Publics

Next in line, please! The County of Morris, New Jersey, just announced they are starting the process of renewing notary public commissions. The renewal process has been on hold during the COVID-19 pandemic; however, the…
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Morris County Is Now Renewing Notary Publics
License & Permit Bonds 08.13.2020

What Types of Electricians Are There?

From our primary lighting and electrical utility needs to the mega-watt industrial and commercial wiring applications that keep thriving businesses, schools, hospitals, and data centers, humming, electricians are critical for the swift function of modern…
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What Types of Electricians Are There?
License & Permit Bonds 08.11.2020

Notary Public Demand Surges During COVID-19 Shutdown

Since the commencement of the pandemic, notary publics have been in high demand, with many notaries seeing a dramatic increase of in-person business. Notary publics are individuals who act as impartial parties to make sure…
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Notary Public Demand Surges During COVID-19 Shutdown
License & Permit Bonds 08.10.2020

Florida Considers Nursing Home Visits During COVID-19

The Sunshine State is contemplating lifting visitation restrictions for nursing homes and long-term care facilities to help families visit their loved ones during the current COVID-19 pandemic. The governor of Florida, Ron DeSantis, insisted on…
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Florida Considers Nursing Home Visits During COVID-19
License & Permit Bonds 08.10.2020

Georgia Governor Signs Bill Allowing Home Delivery of Alcohol

Anyone order some alcohol? On Monday, the governor of Georgia passed a bill that lets certain businesses deliver alcoholic beverages to client homes. Georgia is the latest state to alter or expand alcohol delivery rules…
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Georgia Governor Signs Bill Allowing Home Delivery of Alcohol