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What’s the Difference between eSignatures, eNotarization, Webcam Notarization, and iClose

All these terms sound misleadingly similar, but they can serve different purposes. You should know what they mean if you are considering looking to find a notary – especially online public notary services. Here are some simple definitions for you […]

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New DC Marriage Law May Benefit Gay Couples

New legislation in Washington, DC has been proposed that would allow notaries to perform marriage ceremonies. Under current law, heterosexual and homosexual couples can be married by a clergyman or a judge in a civil ceremony. This ceremony can take […]

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NNA Enacts Protection Program for Alabama Notaries

In Alabama, the National Notary Association has implemented the Trusted Notary Protection program, which is meant to help Alabama notaries abide by a new law that increases their risk of liability while it increases public protections. Alabama increased the mandatory […]

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Notaries Enable House Theft in Philly

Pennsylvania State Representative Kevin Boyle has been dealing with Philadelphia’s problem with stolen houses since he worked for the city councilman in 2000. From 2000-2008 Philadelphia had 454 cases of suspected land fraud. Some victims, like soldiers who served in […]

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Notaries Beware of Potential Loan Signing Problems

Sometimes, issues can arise during a loan signing that may affect the outcome of the signing.  When signing a loan, be mindful of the following potential problems and try your best to avoid them: Do not use a name variation […]

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Non-bank Mortgage Lenders Now Regulated

As it has become mandatory for non-bank mortgage lenders and originators to operate under the federal reporting requirements, the number of reports of suspected mortgage fraud is expected to experience a surge next year. The U.S. Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes […]

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