Notary Articles
Remote Online Notarization (RON) in Florida: How It Works
January 13, 2020 / RONIn June 2019, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 409 into law. The law authorized the use of remote online notarization...
Notarizations and Financial Interest
September 23, 2019 / Notary Association of AmericaNotary laws across the county contain certain prohibited acts when it comes to "conflicts of interest." The impetus behind thes...
10 Step Checklist for Performing Flawless Notarizations
September 23, 2019 / Notary Association of AmericaAs a notary, the most important job you have is protecting the public against identity theft. Your most basic and important job...
Notary Fees
August 29, 2019 / Notary Association of AmericaYou may have become a notary for various reasons, be it for work, to act as a mobile notary, help your local community or to ear...
Notary Do's & Don'ts
July 29, 2019 / Notary Association of AmericaThe duties of a notary public are clearly outlined in state law, but these laws often vary from state to state. As a notary, it...
Notarizing a Will
July 29, 2019 / Notary Association of AmericaA will is a legal document stating final wishes of an individual, also known as a testator. It is normally read in a court of la...
Electronic Notarizations
June 20, 2019 / Notary Association of AmericaElectronic notarization (e-notarization) is the act of notarizing an electronic document such as a PDF or Microsoft Word documen...
Notarizing an Oath or Affirmation
June 20, 2019 / Notary Association of AmericaOaths and affirmations are some of the most common notarial acts. An oath is a solemn statement or promise that is worded as a p...
Notarizing An Affidavit
May 15, 2019 / Notary Association of AmericaAs a notary, you may be asked to notarize an affidavit and may not know what steps to take. You may even be wondering what an af...
Notarizing A Power Of Attorney
May 15, 2019 / Notary Association of AmericaA power of attorney (POA) is a legal document that grants a person or organization the legal authority to act on another person'...
Understanding Your Notary Bond
April 18, 2019 / Notary Association of AmericaNotaries are appointed by their state to perform certain legal functions, which include administering oaths and affirming signat...
Properly Disposing of Expired Notary Stamps and Seals
April 18, 2019 / Notary Association of AmericaMany notaries who don't wish to renew their commission ask us how to dispose of their notary stamp or seal. When your notary com...
Lost Your Notary Supplies? Here's What To Do
March 21, 2019 / Notary Association of AmericaAs a notary, you are responsible for guarding your official notary supplies. You need to properly secure your supplies to avoid...
Legal Requirements For Notary Employees
March 21, 2019 / Notary Association of AmericaYou may have initially become a notary to complete work-related tasks at the request of your employer. Even if you provide notar...
When to Refuse a Notarization
February 20, 2019 / Notary Association of AmericaAs a notary, you may be required to refuse to perform an improper or illegal notarization. It is crucial to know when you can an...
3 Ways to Grow Your Notary Business
February 20, 2019 / Notary Association of AmericaIf you are interested in using your notary commission to earn extra income, advertising your services is a great way to build yo...
Top 4 Reasons to Become a Notary Signing Agent
January 14, 2019 / Notary Association of AmericaPeople become notaries public every day, but few choose to take their career to the next level by becoming a notary signing agen...
Protect Yourself from Lawsuits with Notary Errors and Omissions Insurance
January 14, 2019 / Notary Association of AmericaMost states require notaries to purchase a surety bond, which safeguards the public from financial loss caused by notaries who m...
How Can A Notary Validate A Signer’s Identity?
May 09, 2017 / UncategorizedWith identity theft becoming more common, it is imperative for notaries to carefully confirm a signer’s identity. Misidentific...
How Can Notaries Get Returning Customers?
May 04, 2017 / UncategorizedSavvy business people understand the value of returning customers. In the long run they often generate more income for you at a...
Filled Your Notary Journal? Now What?
April 24, 2017 / UncategorizedIf you’ve been working as a notary for a while then odds are you have a few full journals lying around your house or work-spac...
Can You Notarize Documents With Blank Pages?
April 17, 2017 / UncategorizedNotaries may have a client who wants an incomplete document notarized, which is why it is important for a notary to understand w...
Defining a Notario Publico
April 11, 2017 / UncategorizedThe Hispanic occupation Notario Publico translates directly to Notary Public; however, the job description and qualifications of...
Increasing Your Notary Signing Agent Grade
April 05, 2017 / UncategorizedYour reviews and rating as a notary can greatly affect how much work you receive, so maintaining a good record will benefit your...
First Steps Notaries Should Take If Being Sued
March 29, 2017 / UncategorizedIt can happen at any time. Notaries can face lawsuits for small grammatical errors or for no errors at all. No matter the circum...
Where Can You Find Work As A Notary?
March 28, 2017 / UncategorizedSometimes the hardest part of being a notary is making a decent, steady income. You have the ability but often times you struggl...
How To Complete An Acknowledgment
March 23, 2017 / UncategorizedWhile an acknowledgment is a common notarial act, it can often confuse even experienced notaries. An acknowledgement is when the...
Completing a Jurat
March 15, 2017 / UncategorizedA jurat verifies a document's content upon its affirmation. In short, it's an acknowledgement by the signer in the presence of a...
Tips For A Starting Notary
March 08, 2017 / General Notary AdviceWith your notary stamp/seal and certificate finally in hand you’re ready to begin work as a notary, but where do you start? Le...
Notarizing A Document In a Foreign Language
February 22, 2017 / UncategorizedThe United States of America hosts many languages within her borders. Take New York for example, where only 51% of the populati...
Is Your Notary Business Protected
December 01, 2015 / UncategorizedYour notary business is serious business and protecting it has to be one of your top priorities. But like anything else, we ofte...
What Exactly Is A Bonding Company
November 01, 2015 / UncategorizedWe often get questions about the notary bond and E&O Insurance. People also want to know what a bonding company is so we thought...
What Not To Say On A Business Call
October 01, 2015 / UncategorizedIt seems that good phone etiquette is something that eludes many businesses these days. Many businesses don’t put in an effort...
What's New At Notaries.com
September 01, 2015 / UncategorizedNotaries.com is on the move and we are adding new features and tools that will help you become a better notary and do your job m...
Derrick Huckleberry in the News
August 01, 2015 / UncategorizedHuckleberry Notary bonding, Inc. on Howell Branch Road in Maitland, Florida supplies notary bonds, stamps, seals and handbooks a...
Here are a few FAQ’s that may help you as a notary public.
June 01, 2015 / UncategorizedQuestion: What is the purpose of a notary public?
Answer: A notary public is a person of integrity who is appointed to act as...
Did you know that Florida notaries can perform marriage ceremonies?
May 01, 2015 / FloridaA notary public is authorized to solemnize the rites of matrimony. For solemnizing the rites of matrimony, the fee of a notary p...
Maintain a Notarial Journal — the Notary’s Best Defense
March 01, 2015 / UncategorizedThe notary journal can contribute significantly to the safety, defense, and protection of the Notary, and may prove vital if the...
A few reminders to help you perform the perfect notarization as well as the 12 step notary checklist
February 01, 2015 / UncategorizedThe notary must perform the appropriate oral ceremony for every notary act. Here are a few reminders to help you perform the per...
Don’t Be Found at Fault: The Four Most Common Mistakes Notaries Make
January 01, 2015 / UncategorizedMistake number 1: Not understanding their role
Notaries often sell themselves short by not understanding the authority and pow...
Notary Creed of Integrity
July 01, 2007 / UncategorizedAs a Notary bonded through Huckleberry Notary Bonding, I pledge to uphold this Creed of Integrity with every official act I perf...