Check that the name on the application is the same as the one on your form of ID. If the names don’t match, notarization at the closing could be delayed or even denied. Bring all the loan information to the […]
A notary public is someone who is state-licensed to administer oaths and notarize documents. To do such tasks, the notary public first identifies the signer in person, and then makes sure that the signer is signing the document on his own […]
The National Notary Association recently announced that a new online course for managers, supervisors, and employers of notaries will soon be available. The aim of the course is to reduce an organization’s liability risk due to notary errors or misconduct. […]
Melissa Hodge, a registered notary public, was caught selling the social security numbers and personal information of her clients to identity thieves. Hodge charged $20 for individuals with a credit score between 500 and 600, and more for those with […]
Wills are extremely important documents that establish how an individual’s assets will be dealt with after his or her death. Notaries can notarize wills if they are knowledgeable about the practice. However, if the notary public is not experienced with […]
Officials in several states are warning the public about “notarios.” These are people who pretend to be legal professionals such as public notaries and use this front to scam immigrants. They will usually charge extremely high fees for worthless advice, resulting […]