Notaries use a few unique tools of the trade. Most must maintain an official journal to record notary acts. They must also stamp documents with an official seal stating the notary’s name ...

Several states require training and testing to become a notary. Once candidates receive their state commission and purchase the requisite seal stamp and journal, they can begin notarizing ...

Some e-notary software permits electronic notary journal entries, speeding and simplifying notary procedures, which is one positive effect contributing to the surge in demand for mobile notary public.

An Arlington tech startup says it wants to take the inconvenience out of finding a notary, launching an on-demand app on the iOS marketplace on Thursday. Called Notarize, the company received $2.4 ...

PITTSBURGH, Jan. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- "I'm a loan signing agent and I wanted to create a better notary journal that would simplify the layout and keep one person's information on one page ...

Step 4: Record Required Information in Journal.[9] If the document qualifies and the requesting individual is a self-filer, the notary must record the following in their journal: Obtain the self ...