During the pandemic, Janessa West began to notice a troubling pattern: certifying documents had become extremely difficult, increasing the risk of false identification and fraud—particularly in ...

A notary (or notary public) is an official appointed by a state government who has the ability to draw up or certify a particular action or deed. This could include contracts, documents useful in ...

A new book by Velita A. Faulk helps notaries and service professionals stop underpricing, prevent burnout, and build ...

Garrett Andrews is an adjunct faculty member in the Department of Political Science at Portland Community College where he teaches State and Local Government. Veronica Beagle is the managing editor ...

Douglas County residents seeking a notary can now save a stop to the courthouse by using a new online service.

Andrea Morgan is a 22-year-old notary-signing agent who makes up to $200 for a single signing. Morgan decided to try notary work during the pandemic as a side hustle to help pay for college. She ...