12/09/2024
In general, an acknowledgment certificate will contain the words, “acknowledged before me” or similar wording. Jurat certificates will contain the words, “subscribed and sworn to (or affirmed) before me.”
Notary Essentials: The difference between acknowledgments and jurats
Knowing the difference between acknowledgments and jurats is vital for Notaries.
11/15/2024
Here are 3 essential facts Notaries need to know about synthetic identity and document crimes committed today and the best ways to prevent them.
3 important things Notaries need to know about AI fraud
Notary fraud is no joke, and AI fraud is even harder to spot. But the best defense is to always follow the rules of notarization.
11/05/2024
Here is a guide to the 4 main parts of a Notary certificate and what information goes in each of them.
A Notary certificate in 4 simple parts
Notarial certificates may confuse Notaries from time to time. Recognize the basic elements common to notarial certificates with help from the NNA.
08/05/2024
Are Notaries required to report business information under the CTA?
It depends. Notaries who operate as sole proprietorships likely are not affected, unless they filed paperwork with a state office to establish their business. However, Notaries who operate as Limited Liability Companies (LLCs), corporations, or under any other business structure requiring filing with the state are considered reporting companies and must file a Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) report with FinCEN.
New federal law may require you to file Notary business information by January 2025 or sooner
A new federal law requires many Notary businesses to file information with the government by January 2025 or face penalties.
06/05/2024
In California, Notaries cannot complete jurat or proof of ex*****on certificates that come from out of state. Instead, they must use a separate certificate that exactly matches state-required wording. They may, however, complete an out-of-state acknowledgment certificate as long as the document will be filed outside of California and the wording doesn’t require the Notary to certify that the signer holds a representative capacity or make other determinations not allowed by law.
How do you handle out-of-state Notary certificates?
Some states insist that notarial wording conform exactly to what the law mandates, while others are more vague. Learn how to handle out-of-state certificates.
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