How to Handle Suspicious Signers and Potential Fraud
What to Do When Something Doesn’t Feel Right

As a notary, you're often the last person standing between a questionable transaction and a major leg...

Can You Notarize for Family Members?
 

Notaries often wonder if they are allowed to notarize documents for their family members. The short answer? It depends on the state you're in and the specific ci...

Understanding Your Notary Journal: Why It’s More Than a Logbook
It’s your best defense, your backup, and your receipt — treat it like gold.

New notaries often treat the notary journal like a boring fo...

What You Can and Can’t Say: Avoiding the UPL Trap
You're a notary, not a lawyer — don’t forget it.

Notaries wear a lot of hats: verifier, witness, document handler, sometimes therapist. But one hat yo...

Backdating = Jail Time (And Other Rookie Mistakes to Avoid)
This isn’t just paperwork — it’s a legal record. Treat it that way.

You’d be surprised how many brand-new notaries make illegal decisions in...

What’s the Difference Between a Notary Public and a Notary Signing Agent?
Same commission. Totally different ballgame.

If you’re new to the notary world, you might’ve heard both titles thrown around l...

5 Mistakes Notaries Make — and How to Avoid Them

Because nobody told you this part, and it matters more than your stamp.

Getting commissioned is exciting — until you realize that no one gave you a s...

Do You Need More Certifications — or Just More Confidence?
Spoiler: You can’t buy experience, but you can build it.

The notary world loves a good certification. And don’t get us wrong — training matte...

“I didn’t know” won’t hold up in court — or with the Secretary of State.

Being a notary isn’t just about knowing where to stamp and when to sign. It’s about following your state’s laws to the letter ...

Because what you don’t know can cost you.

Let’s be real: just passing your state notary exam doesn’t make you a pro. It makes you legal.

But legal doesn’t mean prepared. And it sure doesn’t mean kno...

Because being good at notarizing means nothing if no one knows you exist.

You’ve got your commission. You’ve got your supplies. You’re officially open for business. And now… nothing.

Here’s the deal...

If something smells off, it probably is.

As a notary signing agent, opportunities come flying in from every direction. But not every signing is worth your time — or your reputation.

Knowing when to ...