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Surety Bonds 11.27.2024

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…
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Closing Notary?
License & Permit Bonds 10.24.2024

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…
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Understanding The Role: Notary Signing Agent
License & Permit Bonds 08.29.2022

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…
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Notary: Sign, Seal and…?
Surety Bonds 05.31.2022

Understanding The Services Notaries Provide

State governments appoint notaries to act as impartial witnesses to the signing of important documents, essentially guarding against fraud by verifying identity. Though notaries do not provide legal guidance on the contents of documents, they…
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Understanding The Services Notaries Provide
License & Permit Bonds 12.10.2020

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…
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Working As a Notary Public Now
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
Surety Bonds 05.05.2020

States Ensure E-Signatures Are Accepted on Vital Surety Bonds During COVID-19 Pandemic

The Surety and Fidelity Association of America (SFAA), its members and partners have called on State Governors, state agencies, localities, school districts and other public entities to request acceptance of the electronic execution and delivery…
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States Ensure E-Signatures Are Accepted on Vital Surety Bonds During COVID-19 Pandemic
Surety Bonds 04.24.2020

New Jersey’s New Temporary Remote Notary Law: What You Need to Know

On April 14, 2020, Governor Phil Murphy of New Jersey passed a new law for notaries public and persons authorized to take oaths are allowed to continue their usual duties remotely. This law will be…
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New Jersey’s New Temporary Remote Notary Law: What You Need to Know
Surety Bonds 01.02.2020

Wisconsin Notary Public Surety Bond

A notary public is a person appointed by the Secretary of the Department of Financial Institutions to serve the public as a vital impartial witness, carrying out notarial acts as are permitted or required by…
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Wisconsin Notary Public Surety Bond