As an independent contractor or sole proprietor of a notary or signing agent business, it’s important to understand self-employment (SE) tax.
Stolen Seal a Prize for Any Thief
An unlocked vehicle sitting in a driveway or parking lot is a tempting prize for a thief.
Spotting a Forgery
It’s been eight years since the federal government cracked down on Web sites that offered templates for fake drivers’ licenses.
Philadelphia Changes Deed Recording Requirements
Philadelphia Records Commissioner Joan Decker held a meeting on Friday, Oct. 17, in Conversation Hall, Philadelphia City Hall to review the new city council legislation affecting the Records Department that became effective on Nov. 3.
Notaries Are Not Collection Agents
It’s not a notary’s responsibility to act as a collection agent of unpaid or overdue bills for a company or business entity. So placing your notarial seal on a final notice doesn’t give the document any legal authority.
Dowd Discusses ID Theft at York Paralegal Meeting
Brian Dowd of PAN’s Business Development office discussed identity theft at the monthly meeting of the York County Paralegal Association held at the York County Bar Association office.
Screening Document Signers: A Notarial Dilemma
Notaries provide assurance to the receiver of a notarized document that the signer personally appeared, was properly identified, took an oath or gave an affirmation and signed in the presence of the notary.
The notary’s testimony to these facts, in the form of the notary’s signature and stamp, authenticates the document and helps prevent fraud.
Enjoa Team to Stop Software Support
The Electronic Notary Journal of Official Acts (Enjoa) made its debut with much fanfare in 2003. Billed as a new system that would broaden the use of digital signatures in the U.S., the $550 hardware-software package allowed notaries to save a digital record of a signature, thumbprint and digital photograph of an individual requesting a notarial act.
Motor Vehicle Agent Reminders
PennDOT reminds motor vehicle agents and messengers that they must provide an active E-mail account to receive Driver and Vehicle Service Updates.
Lawsuit Filed Against Atlantic Bonding Co.
Pennsylvania Attorney General Tom Corbett has filed a consumer protection lawsuit against Atlantic Bonding Co., and its owner, Marc C. Zinman, of Pompano Beach, Florida, for selling notary appointment and reappointment packages to Pennsylvania consumers and failing to deliver them.