Confused about the difference between a Medallion Signature Guarantee and a notarization? Learn what a Medallion Signature Guarantee is, who can provide one, and why Notaries Public cannot substitute a notarial act for this specialized financial service.

What does an Ombudsman have to do with notarizing an Advance Directive? For Notaries working in hospitals, nursing homes, and other care facilities, the answer may be more important than you think. Learn why certain documents can have special witness requirements—and why Notaries should know when an Ombudsman or patient advocate may be involved.

When does a document need a witness—and can the Notary be one of them? The word “witness” can mean several very different things in the notarial world. In this article we break down document witnesses, Signature Witnessing, subscribing witnesses, credible witnesses, and some of the situations Notaries may encounter.