The SECURE Notarization Act of 2025
A new version of a bill that was introduced in 2023 is here. The SECURE Notarization Act of 2025 has been introduced to the Committee on Energy and Commerce in the House of Representatives. Oregon Republican Representative Cliff Bentz is the originator of the bill, which is now called H.R. 1777. What the SECURE Notarization Act […]
2025 March Fong Eu Achievement Award
2025 March Fong Eu Achievement Award Recipient Mike Smith: Championing Notary collaboration and navigating change By David Thun, May 5, 2025 The National Notary Association (NNA) is thrilled to announce Mike Smith, Communications & Compliance Director of the Georgia Superior Court Clerks’ Cooperative Authority (GSCCCA), as the recipient of the prestigious 2025 March Fong Eu […]
Attorney State vs Escrow State?
I’m often asked, “What is the difference between an escrow state and an attorney state as it relates to notary loan signing agents?” As a mentor to over 10,000 notary public business owners in every state across the United States, I have seen signing agents build successful businesses in both escrow states and attorney states. […]
5 Ways to Prep for a Successful Signing
Let’s go over the 5 ways to prep for a successful signing. In this list we go over the 5 ways to prep for a successful signing. Making sure you have all your ducks in a row can mean the difference if a signing is going to be good or not. Following these steps can help […]