What’s the difference between a Certified document vs a Notarized document?
When a copy of a document is requested by a [...]
Volkswagen’s Individual Release of Claims notarization rejected?
On September 18, 2015, the United States Environmental Protection Agency [...]
What is an Apostille?
An "apostille" is a form of authentication issued to a [...]
Witnesses can complicate a simple notarization
Most documents don't require witnesses or notarization, but occasionally a [...]
To Fingerprint or Not To Fingerprint…
I've executed over 17, 000 notarizations since I became a [...]
The I-9 and what a CA notary should know
The I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification Form) has long been a [...]
Notary Challenges — The Elderly, Skilled Nursing Facilities and Ombudsman
Notarizing for the elderly can present a unique set of [...]
Help! I’ve lost my notarized document. Does the notary have a copy?
Most documents that need notarization are important and many should [...]
Important Documents – how long should they be kept and how should they be stored?
Often during the course of notarizing a loan document or [...]
Surprise! It’s a party and you’re the guest of honor
As a mobile notary, I often travel to the homes [...]