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…
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How Notaries Can Protect Nonpublic Personal Information (NPI)
As a notary public, safeguarding Nonpublic Personal Information (NPI) is not only a best practice but also a professional responsibility.…
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The Importance of Backup Supplies for Notaries
As a notary public, your tools are the foundation of your business. Whether you’re conducting signings, notarizing documents, or assisting…
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Why Every Notary Needs a Death Plan for Their Business and Tools
As a notary public, your business revolves around trust, professionalism, and the proper handling of sensitive information. But have you…
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The Value of Knowledge and Education for Entrepreneurs: Unlocking Opportunities Through Free Resources
In the fast-paced world of entrepreneurship, knowledge isn’t just power—it’s the foundation upon which successful ventures are built. As an…
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Tools Notaries Can Use to Assist Signers with Physical Impediments
As a notary, it’s essential to be prepared for various situations, including helping signers who may have physical impediments that…
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Why Notaries Must Report Scams: Safeguarding Integrity and Trust
Notaries are essential in maintaining trust in legal transactions, acting as impartial witnesses to ensure the validity and integrity of…
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What Should I Record in My Notary Journal?
A proper notary journal entry serves as an official record of the notarization and protects both the notary and the…
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Acknowledgment or Jurat? An Easy Way to Explain the Difference
When explaining the difference between an acknowledgment and a jurat to a signer, it's also important to clarify the notary's…
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The Importance of Reporting Notary Misconduct for Consumers and Notaries
Notaries public play a vital role in protecting the integrity of legal and financial transactions. By serving as impartial witnesses,…
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What is Title Insurance and How It Protects You: Understanding the Differences Between Owner’s Title Insurance and Lender’s Title Insurance
When purchasing a property, one of the critical aspects to consider is title insurance, a specialized form of insurance that…
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Understanding Notaries: What They Are and What They Do
In today's legal and business world, certain transactions require an extra level of authenticity, security, and formality. Whether you're buying…
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How Federal Reserve Interest Rate Cuts Impact Mortgage Rates
The Federal Reserve (often referred to simply as the Fed) plays a key role in shaping U.S. economic policy, and…
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Paying Notaries Based on Experience: Does It Help or Hurt the Notary Industry?
The notary industry faces ongoing debate about how notaries should be compensated—should notaries be paid based on their experience, or…
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How Notarizations Can Be Accounted for Tax Purposes
Notaries play a vital role in facilitating legal transactions by verifying the authenticity of signatures, administering oaths, and ensuring the…
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The Difference Between a Notary Public and a Notary Loan Signing Agent
When it comes to the world of notarization, there is often confusion about the roles of a Notary Public and…
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Why Notaries Should Always Answer Their Phones and Return Calls Promptly
In today’s fast-paced world, small businesses thrive on customer service, efficiency, and accessibility. For a notary public, one of the…
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Marketing Your Notary Services for the Back-to-School Season
As the back-to-school season approaches, families, students, and educational institutions are busier than ever, preparing for the upcoming academic year.…
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Understanding Transfer on Death Deeds in New York: A Guide for Notaries
In the realm of estate planning, a Transfer on Death (TOD) deed is a tool that allows property owners to pass real…
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Why Loan Signing Agents Shouldn’t Wait Until the Last Minute to Print Packages
In the fast-paced world of loan signing, efficiency and preparedness are key to success. Loan signing agents play a crucial…
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The Perils of Social Media: Why Notaries Should Think Twice Before Posting About Employers
In today’s digital age, social media has become a platform for sharing thoughts, experiences, and opinions. However, for notaries, the…
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The Importance of Claiming All Income on Your Tax Return as a Notary
As a notary, your business often involves handling numerous transactions, many of which are conducted in cash. While it might…
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The Importance of E&O Insurance for Notaries: Safeguarding Your Career and Personal Assets
In the world of notaries, where precision and adherence to legal standards are paramount, errors and omissions insurance (E&O) plays…
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Determining Travel Fees for Mobile Notary Services
As a mobile notary, setting appropriate travel fees is crucial to ensure your services are profitable while remaining competitive. Here’s…
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Why Notaries Should Avoid Taking Appointments Right Before Their Vacation
Vacations are essential for everyone, including notaries, to recharge and rejuvenate. However, the period leading up to a vacation can…
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The Importance of Notaries Encrypting Emails
In today’s digital age, the importance of data security cannot be overstated. For notaries, who handle sensitive and confidential information…
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Common IRS Audit Triggers for Small Businesses: How to Avoid Them by Rolanda McDuffie
As a small business owner, the word 'audit' can be a source of anxiety. However, understanding the common triggers for…
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In the Know with Natasha James
Professional Notary Services and New York Notary Alliance joined forces to bring you our In the Know interview with Natasha…
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In the Know with Valonda Banks
Professional Notary Services and New York Notary Alliance joined together to deliver our In the Know Interview with Valonda Banks.…
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A New Chapter for 3:5 Creative – Partnering with PNS
A New Chapter for 3:5 Creative[s]: Partnering with Professional Notary Services Curtis Harkness here from 3:5 Creatives. I'm here to…
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In the Know with Josephine Owusu
Professional Notary Services and NYNA joined forces to bring you a fabulous interview with Josephine Owusu. Josephine so kindly shared…
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In the Know with Bill Collins
Professional Notary Services and New York Notary Alliance have joined forces to bring you In the Know with Bill Collins. Bill started…
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In the Know with Urina Harrell
Urina Harrell is a Branding and Social Media Expert who Sheila Kennedy had the pleasure of interviewing for an In…
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In the Know with Karen Kurchyne
The new year brings in a feeling of hope and an energy of new beginnings. It's like opening the first…
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What is a Signing Agent?
National Notary Association has provided an excellent article about what a signing agent is and the difference between the duties…
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Professional Notary Services Named Top 40 in IC100
Professional Notary Services was named one of the top 40 in the list of Top 100 fastest-growing businesses in under-resourced…
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What’s Your Brown Bag by Eric Barkey
People lead busy lives, and in those lives, people tend to spend/develop habits that seem little/inexpensive. We are going to…
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Making Cybersecurity A Priority
The news is filled with tales of cybersecurity hacks. The Fidelity and First American hacks…
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In the Know with Curtis Harkness
Professional Notary Services and its sister company, New York Notary Alliance joined forces to bring you an interview with Curtis…
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In the Know with Ken Fanger
New York Notary Alliance and its sister company, Professional Notary Services, Inc. have joined forces to bring you cybersecurity expert,…
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They Do What We Won’t
I had a last-minute closing the other evening and did not want to attend. I was tired, busy, behind, and…
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The First Line of Defense: Notaries Public and the Battle Against Fraud
Often perceived as mere custodians of routine formalities, Notaries Public are, in fact, the unsung heroes maintaining the very foundation…
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Protecting you and your signers from data breaches
As taken from the National Notary Association's National Notary Bulletin in June 21,2023, written by Marcy Tiberio The epidemic of cybercrime…
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Can you pass on credit card fees during a Remote Online Notarization?
A notary asked if they could pass the credit card processing fee on to the signer for a RON. The…
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How do I spread the word about new services I offer?
Congratulations! You started offering a new service for your customers, but none of them know about it yet. What is…
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Proving a Signer’s Identity
Remember when you could take whatever you wanted to prove a signer's identity? No longer, my friends. We have standards…
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GPS for Business Building
When you are starting a business where do you start? I, personally, am directionally challenged so I rely on GPS.…
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What companies look for when hiring Notary Signing Agents
I have been asked by Notaries numerous times over the years how they can get more work. I have compiled…
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Signing Agent Tip: 5 Common Loan-Signing Mistakes
Updated 5-10-22. George Bernard Shaw once said, “Success does not consist of never making mistakes but in never making the same…
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NSA Tip: Preparing For Things To Go Wrong
Updated 6-6-22. As mobile Notaries, we love those days when everything goes smoothly. Documents are on time, they print accurately,…
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How to Determine Your Travel Radius as a Notary: Key Factors, Pros, and Cons
One of the most important decisions a mobile notary or notary signing agent can make is determining their travel radius—the…
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Unlocking New Markets: How Notaries Can Use Legislation to Discover Niche Opportunities
As a notary public, you're always looking for ways to expand your business and stand out in a competitive marketplace.…
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Why Communication Is Key: Alerting Hiring Parties to Document Issues as a Signing Agent
As a notary signing agent, your role is crucial in ensuring smooth and successful real estate and loan transactions. But…
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