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Notary Fingerprinting - Getting acceptable prints the first time. By : Kenneth Edelstein Fifth in a series of articles on the Notary Profession. This article covers Fingerprinting; "unique", perhaps one of the most misused words, truly applies to our fingerprints. I will discuss why we have fingerprints, some of the earliest uses, a bit about types and classifications; and how to obtain fingerprints that will be acceptable. We leave fingerprints whenever we touch something; but the requirements for acceptable prints include proper preparation, environmental control and a skilled tec Apostille - The International Notarization By : Kenneth Edelstein Fourth in a series of articles on the Notary Profession. This article covers the Apostille, which provides a methodology for the International acceptance of Notarizations. Targeted to personal needs, as opposed to business transactions; signatory nations agreed to honor Apostille bearing instruments as if the underlying notarization occurred within their own boarders. The primary effect was to shift "Authentication" of the notarization from the receiving country's Embassy/Consulate to the sending country's State Department or other authorized body. The Notary Signing Agent By : Kenneth Edelstein Third in a series of articles on the Notary Profession. This article covers what the Notary Signing Agent should do, might do, and Must Not Do. Some states require a lawyer to be present at "closings" - the meeting where the loan documents are signed. Actually a misnomer, correctly called a "signing"; as nothing is finalized at this step. Borrowers and Notaries both have responsibilities and should prepare carefully for this meeting. Know Notarization and Know your Notary By : Kenneth Edelstein The Second in a Series of Articles covering the Notary Profession. This article addresses the history and concepts leading to the current function of the Notary Public. It includes "Notary Trivia" and useful procedural information about both the notary's; and your responsibilities regarding Notarizations.
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