Notary Blog
What Is a Notary & What Are the Benefits of Becoming One?
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- Published: Tuesday, 20 June 2023 16:06
Have you ever wondered what a Notary is or the benefits of becoming one?
Effective Now – Required Information Reporting for Florida Remote Online Notaries
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- Published: Friday, 25 February 2022 10:10
Florida’s Department of State, Division of Corporations (DOS) has adopted a new administrative rule with an important reporting requirement for Online Notaries Public.
Texas Notary Coronavirus Response Advisory: Extended Texas Driver License Expiration Dates
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- Published: Thursday, 26 March 2020 14:19
03/26/2020
Budget Notary Bonding Agency advises all Texas Notaries that by order of Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has temporarily waived expiration dates for certain Texas identification cards, including Driver Licenses, Commercial Driver Licenses and other identification forms. This measure suspends the need to venture into a public setting in order to renew an expiring or expired license.
Can I Notarize a Document For a Minor?
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- Published: Monday, 14 June 2021 09:56
Many notaries ponder whether or not to notarize a document for a minor. And, if they do, how will they accomplish it?
Coronavirus Update: Your Health & Safety Is Our Priority
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- Published: Friday, 13 March 2020 15:23
We understand the growing concern surrounding coronavirus (COVID-19) for people everywhere, including notaries, and share in the collective duty of businesses to do their part to help end this epidemic.
Texas Governor’s Executive Order: Appearance Before a (Traditional) Notary Public by Videoconference Technology, Specified Document Types Only
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- Published: Thursday, 09 April 2020 17:23
Effective April 8, 2020
Remains in effect until terminated by the Office of the Governor or until the March 13, 2020 disaster declaration is lifted or expires.
https://www.sos.state.tx.us/statdoc/notary-public.shtml
PLEASE NOTE: The permissions granted under the Governor’s Executive Order apply only if the notarization is for a self-proved will, a durable power of attorney, a medical power of attorney, a directive to physician, or an oath of an executor, administrator or guardian. Notaries asked to officiate as provided in the Executive Order must carefully assess whether the document to be notarized is any of those listed above.