Privacy & Security Articles
Your Notary Stamp Is Your Responsibility
by American Association of Notaries
Two of the most important things in a notary's possession are the notary stamp and journal. It cannot be stressed enough how important it is to keep these belongings safe and secure. You might think that your notary stamp was merely a simple purchase, but it's worth a lot more than that. Below are some reasons why and the best practices for keeping your notary stamp safe. (more...)
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Notary Supplies
Employed Notaries - Your Notary Supplies Belong to the Notary
by American Association of Notaries
An employee notary is a notary who obtained a commission at the request of his or her employer. Perhaps your company transacts with clients, such as banks or insurance companies, that must have documents notarized on a regular basis. (more...)
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Maintaining Your Notary Commission, Notary & Employer, Notary Best Practices, Notary Supplies, Steps to a Proper Notarization
How to Safeguard Your Notary Supplies
by American Association of Notaries
Notaries are responsible for safeguarding their notary supplies against fraudulent use. These items include the notary's original certificate or commission, the notary stamp and seal, and the notary record book of notarial acts. (more...)
How to Properly Destroy Your Expired Notary Stamps and Supplies
by American Association of Notaries
When a notary reaches the end of the notary commission term or decides to end his or her notary career, all expired and defunct notary supplies must be disposed of safely and properly. (more...)
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Notary Best Practices, Notary Supplies
Homeland Security - A Notary Can Contribute
by American Association of Notaries
A notary public is at the forefront of security, in that notaries can significantly reduce fraud and are often responsible for detection of fraudulent identification documents. (more...)
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Duties of a Notary
Texas Notaries Are Forbidden From Recording ID Card Numbers
by American Association of Notaries
As of April 22, 2007 Texas Notaries Public Are Forbidden From Recording Identification Card Numbers in Their Notary Record Books. Section 406.014(a)(5) does not require that the personal information on the identification card be recorded in the notary record book. However, notaries public have recorded the driver's license in their notary record books. (more...)
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seeks to provide timely articles for notaries to assist them with information and ideas for managing
their notary businesses, enhancing their notary educations, and securing their
notary supplies but makes no claims, promises, or
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attorneys. Though we will sometimes provide information regarding federal laws and statutes and the
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not warrant the information gathered from those sources. It is your responsibility to know the
appropriate laws governing your state. Notaries are advised to seek the advice of an attorney in
their state if they have legal questions about how to notarize.
