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  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…
Read Moreabout A Rapidly Changing Field: Notary Publics

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…
Read Moreabout What Duties Do Notary Publics Perform?

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…
Read Moreabout Texas Governor Permits Notary Public Appearances via Video-Conferencing

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…
Read Moreabout Morris County Is Now Renewing Notary Publics

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…
Read Moreabout Notary Public Demand Surges During COVID-19 Shutdown

Amid the current pandemic, states are modifying their rules to better adjust to the temporary work-from-home standard. Per an order dated May 28, 2020, the utilization of audio-visual technology for notarization and witnessing is allowed…
Read Moreabout New York Temporarily Allows Notaries Use Audio-Video Technology

Notaries in the state of Indiana are seeing significant changes to the processes of continuing their professional status. Beginning July 1st, all notaries must complete a continuing education course every two years during their eight-year…
Read Moreabout Big Changes in Indiana Notary Requirements

On Monday, Governor of Massachusetts Charlie Baker signed off on a new coronavirus rule that lets notaries witness signatures over video conferencing. According to the novel law, notary publics are allowed to continue their notary…
Read Moreabout Massachusetts Signs Remote Notarization Bill

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