By
David Thun
on August 28, 2012
Notaries who took our August quiz on jurats generally demonstrated strong knowledge of the notarial act, but one question stumped more than half our participants — the difference between an oath and an affirmation.
By
NNA Staff
on August 28, 2012
Major credit card companies are coming under scrutiny for poor recordkeeping related to bad debts that many observers compare to the “robo-signing” abuses that hit mortgage servicing industry two years ago.
By
Michael Lewis
on August 23, 2012
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is seeking comment on a set of proposed rules designed to implement a wide range of consumer protections.
By
David Thun
on August 23, 2012
Malcolm Morris is a Professor Emeritus at the Northern Illinois University College of Law and a recognized expert on notarial laws and statutes.
By
NNA Staff
on August 23, 2012
Courts in two states invalidated mechanics liens against commercial properties because they were improperly notarized using an acknowledgment instead of a jurat.
By
NNA Staff
on August 23, 2012
What exactly is the responsibility of the Notary Public when it comes to performing a wedding, and what information should we supply on the certificate? Can the Notary who officiates the ceremony also act as one of the required witnesses?
By
Moses Keshishian
on August 17, 2012
To effectively harness the power of social media, small business owners and entrepreneurs should engage customers in a way that allows them to communicate exactly what they like — and don’t like — about their company or service.
By
NNA Staff
on August 17, 2012
Notaries have a duty to protect the private information of their signers. But are you giving away sensitive information without realizing it?
By
NNA Staff
on August 17, 2012
Experts and government agencies have predicted strong growth in jobs for the healthcare industry. This trend will continue with the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the Affordable Care Act, according to an expert posting on the blog of a leading executive search firm.
By
NNA Staff
on August 17, 2012
Fraudulent billings to healthcare programs are estimated to make up between three and 10 percent of the nation’s total healthcare expenditures, according to the FBI’s Financial Crimes Report for 2010-2011.