Browse Notary Fundamentals articles from the Notary Public Association — guides, tips, and updates for notaries.
Notary Fundamentals
February 12, 2025
Learn the different types of notarizations—acknowledgments, jurats, oaths & more—and when to use each correctly.
Read More about Understanding the Different Types of Notarizations: When to Use Each One
Notary Fundamentals
February 12, 2025
Learn what notaries can and can't do to avoid UPL. Understand legal boundaries & protect your notary commission.
Read More about Can a Notary Public Provide Legal Advice? Understanding the Unauthorized Practice of Law (UPL)
Notary Fundamentals
February 12, 2025
Learn the rules for notarizing documents for non-English speakers while staying compliant with notary laws.
Read More about Notarizing for Non-English Speakers: What’s Allowed and What’s Not
Notary Fundamentals
February 12, 2025
Learn a notary's role in estate planning, from wills to trusts & power of attorney. Ensure legal, error-free signings.
Read More about The Notary’s Role in Estate Planning: Wills, Trusts & Power of Attorney Documents
Notary Fundamentals
February 12, 2025
Master notary certificate wording with this guide to acknowledgments & jurats. Ensure accuracy & legal compliance.
Read More about Understanding Notary Certificate Wording: A Guide to Acknowledgments & Jurats
Notary Fundamentals
February 12, 2025
Learn the rules & best practices for notarizing out-of-state documents while staying compliant with notary laws.
Read More about How to Handle Out-of-State Documents as a Notary Public
Notary Fundamentals
February 12, 2025
Understand notary witness requirements, when they’re needed, and how to ensure compliance for every notarization.
Read More about What Every Notary Needs to Know About Witness Requirements
Notary Fundamentals
October 28, 2024
Learn the correct steps to decline a notarial act, ensuring compliance with legal guidelines and maintaining good client relations.
Read More about How to Decline a Notarial Act Properly
Notary Fundamentals
October 25, 2024
Lost your notary seal or journal? Learn the key steps for reporting and replacing them to stay compliant and secure.
Read More about What to Do if You Lose Your Notary Seal or Journal: Key Steps to Follow
Notary Fundamentals
October 25, 2024
Learn how to notarize a document correctly with this step-by-step guide, covering essential requirements and tips for accuracy.
Read More about How to Properly Notarize a Document: A Step-by-Step Guide
Notary Fundamentals
September 28, 2024
Learn the key differences between notary acknowledgments and jurats, and when to use each for proper document notarization.
Read More about Understanding Notary Acknowledgments vs. Jurats
Notary Fundamentals
September 27, 2024
Discover the importance of notary bonding and how it protects the public. About a third of states require no bond, including New York, Massachusetts, Maine and Virginia.
Read More about Notary Bonding: What You Need to Know
