Loan Signing

What happens when the name on a signer's identification doesn't exactly match the name on the document? Name discrepancies are common, but the answer isn't always as simple as requiring an exact match. Learn what Notaries should consider—and why your state's identification laws matter.

A Signature/Name Affidavit can help document the different names a signer may have used—but can a Notary rely on it to establish the signer's identity? Understanding the difference between a lender's identification concerns and a Notary's legal identification requirements is essential.

Looking for the best scanner for your notary business? Compare the top document scanners for Notary Signing Agents, including automatic document feeder, wireless, and budget-friendly options.

We’re often taught not to read a signer’s private documents—but does that mean we should only look at the notarial certificate? Sometimes important language within the document itself can signal that a Notary needs to stop, look a little closer, and make sure the requested notarial act is clear.

Ever wondered what the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) has to do with you as a Notary Signing Agent? When you're handling loan documents filled with sensitive borrower information, understanding how that information should be protected matters.

Could you be Blocklisted and not even know it? Notary Signing Agents can lose future opportunities with signing services, title companies, lenders, and platforms for a variety of reasons. Learn what “blocklisting” really means and the professional mistakes that can put future assignments at risk.

One of the biggest questions we receive about working for Fidelity National Title is "How Do I Become Fidelity Approved?" What Exactly is Fidelity Approval for a Notary Signing Agent? Fidelity National Financial (NYSE: FNF) is a family of companies and the nation's largest group...