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We Will Only Work With Notary Signing Agents Who Are Members of the NNA
But We Don't Believe That Education Stops at the National Notary Assocation
The National Notary Association defines a Notary Public as: a state government to serve the public as an impartial witness in administering oaths and performing other official acts (called notarial acts or notarizations) when important documents are signed. They go on to state that Notaries oversee the Signing of "life-changing documents."
Notaries help businesses operate, real property to be conveyed, powers of attorney to be exchanged, estate plans to be created, adoptions to be finalized, and countless other matters in our society to take place so it can function.
This is a lot of pressure this day and age of fraud! Which is why Unlimited Ink turns to education first before assisting customers.
Unlimited Ink Notary Believes Education Protects Consumers When It Comes to Notary Services
Unlimited Ink Notary services a variety of clients from the General Public to Title, Escrow, Attorney, Banks, and even business for their everyday notary needs. In a world that is increasingly delivering new ways for fraud to occur, Unlimited Ink Notary has turned to stricter educational requirements for its staff, contractors, and even its vendors.
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Unlimited Ink Notary Believes Training Starts with State Education
But Should Never Stop There as Many Signing Agents Work with Documents from
Multiple States
State laws for Notaries vary from State to State. And unfortunately, this can mean that compliance for some Notarial certificates or Notarial acts in one State may not cross State lines. For instance, Hybrid Certificates often show up in Loan Signings and Powers of Attorneys in States that do not permit a Notary to complete them. Most States put forth Notary Handbooks that tells a Notary what certificates they can use - and if they are not in the handbook, they can't be used!
Notaries who take the time to read, understand, and implement their state laws are not only a line of defense against fraud but other types of lawsuits as well. Not all States have a test that a Notary must take- which is why Unlimited Ink has their own Signing Agent Onboarding Exam to test for advanced knowledge.
In the Case of Remote Online Notarization
Remote Online Notarization can further the restrictions laws place on a Notary, and it is very important that all hiring parties ensure they partner with a Notary or Notary Partner who has a good grip on this new means of notarizing documents. Yes, Remote Online Notary saves time and money. However, it is even more important for any Notary using Remote Online Notary to not only know their state laws and statues centered around Remote Online Notarization but also advanced knowledge of fraud prevention.
Below we have posted the States that have Notary guidance and encourage you to find a way to make these handbooks accessible if you are operating with documents traveling from one State to another - and always listen to any Notary carefully before you try to convince them how to notarize your document.
State Notary Handbooks
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Pennsylvania Notary Handbook
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Rhode Island Notary Handbook
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Tennessee Notary Handbook
Texas Notary Handbook
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Vermont Notary Handbook
Virginia Notary Handbook
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Kansas Notary Handbook
Kentucky Notary Handbook
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Louisiana Notary Handbook
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California Notary Handbook
Colorado Notary Handbook
Connecticut Notary Handbook
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Unlimited Ink Notary will only hire Singing Agents for Real Estate closings who are members of the National Notary Association, have an NNA Background check, and have taken their Certified Signing Agent Exam annually. We do this as many of our partners make this a requirement - not because we believe it makes a Signing Agent better at their job. We call this a sort of rite of passage to work in with Real Estate Closings because it's a requirement. The truth of the matter is that the National Notary Association Certified Signing Agent Exam hasn't been updated in a very long time, all of the questions are Googleable, it is open book, and it doesn't really cover what a Notary will face out in the field. Their also not set up truly to train for Loan Signings.
Why it's a requirement we can understand but have always wished there were stricter requirements for advanced training. A Notaries purpose in any type of document signing is important, but what is expected by most Title, Escrow, and Attorney offices in Real Estate Closings just isn't covered by the National Notary Association's Certified Signing Agent Exam.
What we do like is that this single requirement at least keeps Notaries aware of their duties. When Notaries take the test, they are also agreeing to the Signing Agent Code of Conduct - which is one of the greatest aspects of the Certified Signing Agent exam. This gives hiring parties like Unlimited Ink Notary the ability to write the industry standards for Notary Management into their contracts. Unfortunately, it would work more to everyone's advantage if Title, Escrow, and Attorney clients would make the certification revocable annually if they didn't follow this code of conduct. Until then, anyone you work with should really know what's in the Signing Professionals Code of Conduct and live by it. It's probably the most in-depth and universal ideals for Notaries Public to adhere to.
Another reason we work with Notaries who are members of the National Notary Association is because if something major changes in a State or that all Notaries need to know- they are connected to the largest database in the country. Information can travel at lightening speeds once the National Notary Association steps in. And because they do work hard at keeping the attention of all Notaries information and updates do travel fast!
We once had an experience in a particular State where information about RON Stamps were misconstrued, and the NNA stepped in to have the matter resolved within 48 hours with the Secretary of State. Record timing!
This is Exactly Why We Partner with Notaries Who've Taken Advanced Training
When it Comes to Real Estate Closings - To Protect Our Clients & Signers
Real Estate Fraud Is Ever on the Rise
The American Land and Title Association spends a great deal of its efforts providing education to Realtors, Title Agents, Escrow Officers, & Real Estate Attorneys on past and present Real Estate related fraud and scams. And it does a great job of this. However, so many people (including professionals) in this industry and country are still not privy to the education that's available. Unfortunately, you'll notice that Notaries Public aren't on this list! Not yet anyway... we are working to change that!
The National Notary Association has done it's best to help Notaries, however, even a large organization like the National Notary Association has limitations with reach in terms of education. They service somewhere upwards of 300k+ notaries with background checks, general notary skills, and a touch of Loan Signing Agent training. Still, their education cannot truly cover what a Notary or a Notary Signing Agent will actually see in the field. Not to mention as of late the National Notary Association seems to have more and more completion with the sensationalist, "get rich quick," notaries of TikTok which can distract from a solid education that could thwart off fraud.
Unlimited Ink Notary saw this coming over the past decade with the rate that out-of-office Signings began to grow with companies like Snapdocs putting out orders for mobile Notaries in cattle call text messages, like an Uber service, rather than spending more time vetting the Notaries within the platform. Just checkout our Notary Management Software article to see how education and experience matter when working with a Notary. We've found that the more education a Notary has about the types of assignments they are taking - the more they can protect the signer of the document and their hiring parties.
Here's Why We Believe in the Following Courses for the Signing Agents We Work With:
Some notaries may refer to Notary2Pro as outdated, but they would be wrong. Carol Ray developed Notary2Pro to provide advanced knowledge of Loan Documents to go beyond what the National Notary Association offers. She also did this at a time before there were any "influencers" talking about you can "make six-figures as a Notary. Notary2Pro provides a tremendously selfless approach to education for Notaries nationwide for all hiring parties.
Notary2Pro
Notary Stars
Notary Stars was started by the owner of Unlimited Ink Notary with the blessing of Carol Ray in 2019. Ronnie Mickle, the Owner of Unlimited Ink Notary was expanding rapidly and realized although Notary2Pro graduates were great at Seller, Buyer, and Refinance files. They lacked the extra education they needed for advanced files. Notary Stars trains on 35+ Loan Products with both live, self-guided on-demand, and digitally guided on-demand courses that accumulate over 150+ hours of additional training.
Notary Stars goes beyond preventing a missed signature. It also incorporates fraud prevention into its course work to protect its Notaries and their clients against fraud. Notary Stars also partners with a variety of respectable trainers across America who have tenure experience to enhance Notaries skills in customer service, fraud prevention, and document execution.
If You Are a Family Attorney, or Signing And Estate Plan, You Should Know About
Certified Notary Trust Delivery Agent Training
We Hire These Notaries for Our Estate Planning Attorneys
Trust delivery appointments are rarely routine. They often involve documents such as trusts, powers of attorney, advance healthcare directives, deeds, and related estate planning forms. Clients are often signing some of the most important documents of their lives, so attorneys benefit from working with Notaries who are professional, organized, and trained to handle these appointments with care. A CNTDA helps create a smoother signing experience by properly identifying signers, completing notarial certificates accurately, and returning documents securely and promptly.
Additional training also plays a major role in fraud prevention. The more training a Notary receives, the better prepared they are to examine identification, recognize red flags, and follow proper procedures required by state law. Trained Notaries are more likely to notice inconsistencies, incomplete documents, or signs that a signer may be confused, pressured, or unaware.
For attorneys, this matters. Fraud and notarization errors can create delays, disputes, and legal complications. By working with a CNTDA through Unlimited Ink Notary, attorneys gain access to Notaries who value continued education, professionalism, and the careful handling of critical legal documents.
Attorneys handling estate planning, trust delivery, and other sensitive legal matters often need dependable notarial support from professionals who understand accuracy, confidentiality, and client care. That is where Certified Notary Trust Delivery Agents through Unlimited Ink Notary can help. A CNTDA, or Certified Notary Trust Delivery Agent, is a Notary who has received additional training focused on trust delivery appointments and the unique needs of attorneys, estate planning documents, and clients signing important paperwork.
If You Are a Family Attorney, or Signing And Estate Plan, You Should Know About CNTDA
Unlimited Ink Notary believes that the best way to serve the public is through continued education and professional training. That is why Unlimited Ink Notary seeks training through John Nelson’s Certified Apostille Agent training course. Apostille work can be complex, and signers often do not know where to begin, what documents qualify, or how to avoid delays and costly mistakes. By learning from a trusted expert with decades of experience training Notaries, Unlimited Ink Notary helps ensure that clients nationwide receive knowledgeable and ethical support.