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07.30.20

Missouri Requires Absentee Ballots to be Notarized

On August 4th, Missouri will be holding its primary election before the Presidential election on November 3rd, 2020. Because of COVID-19, any Missouri citizen registered to vote can request an absentee ballot for this election. However, unless you have COVID-19 or belong to an at-risk population, all absentee ballots must […]

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07.15.20

What is a Notary Journal (and Why Do You Need My Address?)

If you’ve never gotten a document notarized before, you may be concerned by what information is needed in order for the notary public to authorize your signature. Not only do you need to bring a valid form of identification, but you may also be asked to fill out information such […]

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06.20.20

Governor Kemp’s Executive Order 04.09.20.01 regarding Temporary Remote Notarizations

Below is Governor Kemp’s Executive Order 04.09.20.01 during the COVID-19 pandemic permitting temporary remote notarizations. Executive Order 04.09.20.01 was intended to suspend the purported requirement under Georgia law that notarial acts and witnessing must be executed in-person. This executive order was intended to curb the spread of COVID-19, which can […]

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06.15.20

Regarding the Executive Order Temporarily Allowing Remote Online Notarizations and Attestations in Georgia

As of now, the State of Georgia is operating under Governor Kemp’s Executive Order 04.09.20.01 during the COVID-19 pandemic. This order allows notary publics who are Georgia attorneys or notary publics operating under the supervision of a Georgia attorney to use audio/visual technology such as a video conference call to […]

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06.05.20

Can I Get my Document Notarized with a Future Date?

Typically for notarizations, the client has to sign their document at the same time as they are getting their document notarized. But most people don’t know they can get a document that was signed on an earlier date notarized as long as they appear before the notary and acknowledge their […]

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06.04.20

Safety Guidelines for Operating During Covid 19

For the safety of our clients, the staff at Atlanta Notaries has increased daily cleaning procedures according to the latest reports from the Centers of Disease Control (CDC) to prevent the spread of COVID-19. There are no plans to close Atlanta Notaries at this time. We will be operating at […]

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09.19.19

Washington Workshop Helps Immigrants Avoid Notary Fraud

Volunteers at Yakima Valley Community College in Washington state held a workshop for immigrants trying to become US citizens. The purpose of the event was to provide legal advice and help the immigrants with paperwork, which can be a taxing process due to language barriers and insincere help from public […]

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08.18.19

Potential Notary Fraud in Miami Condo Association

Condo Association elections at The Beach Club in Miami are raising questions due to the new process required of condominium owners. Owners are to sign affidavits with a notary to certify that they voted to prevent election fraud. However, several concerned owners told reporters that they never signed these affidavits, […]

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