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Trust in Every Transaction: Our Commitment to Compliance and the Integrity of Online Notarizations

This is how we've built an online notarization platform centered around compliance so we can bring trust online for our customers.
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Understanding the Florida Notice of Commencement: A Comprehensive Guide

The Florida Notice of Commencement plays a pivotal role in construction projects within the state. It's a legal document that signifies the start of a construction or renovation project. Understanding its importance, requirements, and execution process is crucial for property owners, contractors, and subcontractors.
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Updated Law Brings Improved Online Notarization to Vermont

According to the updated law, Vermont's notaries can now perform remote online notarizations.
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Use of Notarize Is Valid Nationally

No matter where you're located, to use Notarize you connect with a commissioned Virginia e-notary by live audio-video conference. Using digital tools, you can sign before the notary.
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Using HTTPOnly Cookies to Strengthen User Authentication

The Notarize API team updated its cookie management to include the HTTPOnly attribute for improved authentication flows and stronger security standards.
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Utah Passes Remote Online Notarization Bill

House Bill 52 allows the state's 22,000 notaries to complete remote online notarizations.
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Vermont Passes Remote Online Notarization Bill

Vermont modernizes notarial services with H.526, allowing online notarizations. Governor Phil Scott signs, joining states like Tennessee and Indiana in digital innovation.
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Virtual Loan Officers: The Future of Lending?

With the lending process becoming more digitized, virtual loan officers will make lending more efficient and improve the customer experience.
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Washington Passes Remote Online Notarization Bill

Washington joins RON movement with SB 5641, signed by Governor Inslee. This law enables 74,000 notaries to conduct online notarizations, modernizing services.
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We’re Partnering with AFTIA to Bring Online Notarization to More Businesses

We're supporting AFTIA’s efforts to enable seamless, fully-digital experiences for their customers with the help of online notarization.
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What Businesses Should Know Before Accepting Crypto

With some businesses starting to accept cryptocurrency as a form of payment, this is what needs to be considered from a financial perspective.
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What Car Dealers Can Learn From Acura’s Virtual Showroom

By incorporating digital experiences, car dealers can stand out and create buzz around new releases — ultimately generating more revenue.
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What Does it Mean to Have a Document Notarized With a Notary Public?

Notarize eliminates the hassle tied to in-person notarizations by allowing you to connect with a notary public instantly online. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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What Homeowners Need To Know About eClosings

eClosings are becoming an increasingly popular way to close for their convenience, increased security, and efficiency. Here's what homeowners need to know.
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What Is a Jurat?

What is a jurat? Jurats verify the authenticity of sworn statements that are submitted as evidence in a court case.
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What Is a Mobile Notary or a Traveling Notary Public Service?

Learn how a traveling notary or an online notary's services can ease the notary process. Learn how they differ from notaries you might find in a bank or office park.
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What Is a Mobile Notary or Traveling Notary?

Unlike an in-office or online notary, a Mobile Notary or Traveling Notary is a notary public who travels to meet clients in-person.
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What Is an Affiant?

An affiant plays a critical role in any court case, but these figures may also serve an important role outside the courtroom.
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What Is an Affidavit? How to Get it Notarized.

A notarized affidavit is a critical piece of evidence in any court case, but these documents can also be important outside the courtroom.
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What is an Apostille?

An apostille is a certificate of authentication verifying the authenticity of a document to be used in one of the 120+ countries that are part of the Hague Apostille Convention.
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What Is an Attorney in Fact?

An Attorney-in-Fact, or an agent, is someone specifically named by another through a written “power of attorney” to act for that person in the conduct of the appointers business.
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What Is a Notary Acknowledgement?

Notary acknowledgements verify the authenticity of sworn statements that are submitted as evidence in a court case. Read about its importance on Notarize.
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What Is a Notary Public?

A Notary Public watches as you sign a document and then legally notarizes it for you. Did you know you can Connect with a Notary Public Online?
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What Is a Notary Signing Agent?

A signing agent must remain impartial to the transaction and adhere to the notary laws of their jurisdiction. Signing agents are prohibited from giving legal advice or interpreting meaning.
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What Is a Power of Attorney?

When a power of attorney is written, it will generally name someone the attorney-in-fact (sometimes referred to as an agent in some states) who will be acting on your behalf.

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