Where to Find Witnesses for Your Notary Appointments
Notaries often encounter situations where witnesses are required to complete a notarization. Whether it’s for real estate transactions, powers of attorney, or other legal documents,
PNS Owner Marcy Tiberio often writes articles for trade associations and other organizations about how to be a notary, how to build a notary business while maintaining professionalism and integrity within the industry, and much more.
PNS delivers quality service in a variety of applications. In the past, we have worked mostly in the business-to-business arena providing notarizations for real estate closings, commercial loans, etc. We are excited to share that we are also able to provide general notary work for consumers utilizing our Remote Online Notarization platform.
Notaries often encounter situations where witnesses are required to complete a notarization. Whether it’s for real estate transactions, powers of attorney, or other legal documents,
As a notary public, safeguarding Nonpublic Personal Information (NPI) is not only a best practice but also a professional responsibility. NPI includes sensitive information such
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As a notary, it’s essential to be prepared for various situations, including helping signers who may have physical impediments that make signing documents challenging. Whether
Notaries are essential in maintaining trust in legal transactions, acting as impartial witnesses to ensure the validity and integrity of various documents. However, notaries can
A proper notary journal entry serves as an official record of the notarization and protects both the notary and the public. Here’s what should be
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Notaries public play a vital role in protecting the integrity of legal and financial transactions. By serving as impartial witnesses, notaries help prevent fraud, verify
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In today’s legal and business world, certain transactions require an extra level of authenticity, security, and formality. Whether you’re buying a house, signing a power
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As a notary, your business often involves handling numerous transactions, many of which are conducted in cash. While it might be tempting to overlook some
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I had a last-minute closing the other evening and did not want to attend. I was tired, busy, behind, and feeling anti-social. I tried to
Often perceived as mere custodians of routine formalities, Notaries Public are, in fact, the unsung heroes maintaining the very foundation of our legal and economic
As taken from the National Notary Association’s National Notary Bulletin in June 21,2023, written by Marcy Tiberio The epidemic of cybercrime has made nonpublic personal information
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Act like you are a professional
From the moment you answer the phone until the minute you return a package, you are on the clock. You are the only face these borrowers might ever see in relation to their mortgage. That is a huge responsibility and should not be taken lightly.
George Bernard Shaw once said, “Success does not consist of never making mistakes but in never making the same one twice.” We all make mistakes. But as Notary Signing Agents, those mistakes can create significant issues for all parties involved. Fortunately, knowledge is power and knowing what some common errors are could help you to avoid them in the first place.
As mobile Notaries, we love those days when everything goes smoothly. Documents are on time, they print accurately, you get to a closing early, the borrowers have copies of ID, sign in record time and off you go to the next appointment. But throw in a copier malfunction, power outage, severe weathr or vehicle breakdown, and your perfect day can easily turn into a nightmare.
As society becomes more inclusive and understanding of gender diversity, notaries must ensure they approach each notarization with professionalism, respect, and adherence to the law.
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* I am not an attorney licensed to practice law and may not give legal advice about immigration or any other legal matter or accept fees for legal advice. *