U.S. Notary News
Notary News From Around the U.S.
News stories about notaries from around the United States.
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Beware of Fake IDs
Mobile fake identification operation found by Florida police.
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NC Lawmaker Seeks Resignation Over Notary Commission
A NC state representative demanded that the Secretary of State should resign after it was revealed that notary commissions were issued to individuals holding DACA cards.
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Arizona Bills to Protect Undocumented Immigrants from Notaries
A bill aimed at protecting undocumented immigrants from notaries is making its way through the Arizona State legislature in February 2017.
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Detroit County Worker Faced Fraud Charges in Home Transfer
County Deputy Treasurer and accomplice faced fraud charges after conspiring to illegally transfer ownership of a home belonging to a deceased woman.
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NC Allegedly Allowed Illegals to be Notaries
According to a Daily Caller Report dated September 2016, North Carolina allegedly allowed illegal immigrants to become notaries.
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Young California Entrepreneur Creates Notary App
An on-demand notary-signing app has been created to make life easier for notaries and those who need their services.
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Virginia Governor Vetoes Bill Limiting Who Can Be a Notary
A new Virginia bill was vetoed that would bar convicted felons from being notaries.
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Changes Ahead for Ohio Notaries
As of September 20, 2019, Ohio notaries will pay more to retain their commissions.
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Colorado Cites Notaries for Notarizing Hundreds of Affidavits Without Personal Appearance
Deputy affidavits notarized without personal appearance.
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North Carolina Town Mayor Pleads Guilty to Notary Fraud
NC mayor forged a notary's seal and signature when fixing a typo on a property deed.
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Philly Election Commissioner Loses Notary Commission for Violating Law
Failing to check identification during notarization cost an election commissioner her job.
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Fictional Notary Used to Obtain Government Job in Hawaii
A former city attorney in Hawaii got a state government job using correspondence from a fictional notary public.
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Ohio Clerk of Courts Ended Notary Applications and Reappointments
Ohio notary applications are now be handled through the Ohio Secretary of State's office instead of each county's clerk of courts.
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Man Charged After Divorcing Wife Without Her Knowledge
A forged notary signature was used by man to file for divorce.
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Housing Fraud in Philly Running Rampant
Fraudulent notary stamps are being used in Philadelphia to steal properties.
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Reading, PA Tackles Notary Fraud
The steps Reading, Pennsylvania is taking to combat notario public fraud.
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