Brooke Merritt, the Senior Manager of Policy Planning at the National Notary Association, presented on the state of the notary profession, highlighting historical changes and future trends in notarization practices. She discussed how technology, public policy, and market trends have transformed notarization practices, including the adoption of electronic signatures and remote online notarization, while emphasizing the critical role of notaries in preventing fraud and identity theft. Brooke outlined key challenges and opportunities facing the notary industry, including market shifts, changing notary requirements across states, and the importance of maintaining professional integrity through ethical judgment, compliance focus, and risk mitigation.

To watch Brooke Merritt’s Presentation, please visit the PNS YouTube Channel.