Workshops

In the spirit of advancing a New Standard of Care, the NNA presents 18 workshops carefully designed to give you the insight you need to stay ahead. You’ll learn how best practices are now must practices, how fundamentals prevent costly missteps and how a new standard of professionalism will help advance your career and build your business.

Because many workshops are offered twice during the Conference, you’ll be able to attend all that interest you. When you attend a minimum of 9 programs (7 Workshops/Labs and 2 General Sessions, or any combination) over the course of the three days, you’ll receive a Certificate of Continuing Education Recognizing the New Standard of Care.

 

Please be sure to use the MyConference feature to add each Pre-Conference Program to your custom Conference itinerary. Remember, you’ll be able to print out or email your planned Conference schedule for any purpose – Conference planning, coordinating with a colleague, or requesting approval to attend from your employer.

 

 


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For Notaries ready to embrace the new standards
through a dedicated commitment.

 

The Standard for All Notaries: The Model Notary Act of 2010
This model for state Notary laws has gained new meaning as a standard-of-conduct requirement for all Notaries. Recent precedent-setting court cases have cited the MNA as a common law guide for Notary practices in addition to state laws. Every Notary should understand and follow this benchmark.
Wednesday 11.40 a.m. | Thursday 10.30 a.m. | View MyConference

 

Can I Get a Witness?
Oftentimes a notarization will require and/or include a witness. There are many types of witnesses that you can encounter as a Notary, ranging from witnesses to the signing of a document, to a witness for a proof of execution. At this workshop, you’ll learn about the differences between various types of witnesses, and how as a Notary, you need to understand the requirements and expectations for each.
Tuesday 4.00 p.m | | View MyConference

 

Rx: Notary — Healthcare How-To’s
In a new age of healthcare reform, learn how the Notary’s role in handling healthcare documents as well as procedures for ill and handicapped clients affects your duties. Let the NNA cover this prescription — you can’t afford to miss it.
Tuesday 3.00 p.m | Wednesday 11.40 a.m | View MyConference

 

How Do Bad Notaries Get Caught?
The headlines are filled with whistleblowers - from corporate insiders to government regulators. But who checks up on Notaries? Get an inside look at how Notary misconduct is uncovered, reported and regulated. And even you may have a role to play.
Wednesday 2.00 p.m. | Thursday 11.30 a.m. | View MyConference

For Notaries looking to refresh their understanding of the
essentials to ensure proper notarizations every time.

 

Don’t Seal That!
A live version of the popular “Sorry, No Can Do” series, this workshop will guide you through the often confusing circumstances when you’re unable to notarize. You’ll see examples of documents you can’t notarize, and you’ll learn how to professionally decline the request. Plus, we’ll show you where to refer signers to get the help they need. Don’t miss it!
Wednesday 2.00 p.m | Thursday 10.30 a.m | View MyConference

 

Getting the Honest Truth About Notary Liability
Learn what constitutes true Notary liability directly from one of the largest surety underwriters in the United States. Get an inside look at the types of errors that cost Notaries and their employers the most, how bonding companies deal with claims and what you can do to make sure you’re never the target of a liability action.
Tuesday 3.00 p.m | Wednesday 3.00 p.m | View MyConference

 

Handling the Essentials with Confidence
While acknowledgments and jurats are the most commonly performed notarial acts, they can still be confusing. This workshop will teach you how to easily identify and distinguish between the two, how to properly fill out each certificate, and how to determine when the document’s notarial wording is inappropriate and needs to be replaced.
Wednesday 3.00 p.m | Thursday 2.00 p.m | View MyConference

For Notary Signing Agents, Trusted Notaries™, Trusted Enrollment Agents and those looking to advance to a more professional level of Notary service.

 

How to Market Your Notary Business
Success in today’s environment is a unique challenge and varies from person to person, from industry to industry. And for a business-minded Notary, success can be even harder to achieve. Learn the secrets of successful Notary entrepreneurs and apply their best practices so you can increase your profitability during these challenging times.
Tuesday 2.00 p.m | Wednesday 2.00 p.m | View MyConference

 

A New Role for NSAs in Today’s Economy
It’s the headline in every state — the recent recession has made it tough for many people to stay in their homes. Foreclosures are at record highs and the government has implemented specific programs for modifying loans. What are the options for distressed borrowers, and what role can Signing Agents play?
Tuesday 4.00 p.m | Thursday 2.00 p.m | View MyConference

 

Moving Forward in an Economic Recovery with Reverse Mortgages
In a new era of lending, reverse mortgage demand is growing nationwide and the industry continues to evolve. Stay on top of the trends and be part of the growth in this rapidly evolving market by participating in this interactive workshop, a start-to-finish walkthrough of a complete reverse mortgage assignment.
Wednesday 11.40 a.m | Thursday 10.30 a.m | View MyConference

 
The Notary Sherlock: Sleuthing Out Fraud
Learn how to play an important role in detecting fraud as a Notary. Real estate and mortgage fraud is at an all-time high, affecting neighborhoods and cities throughout the country. Discover the extent of the problem and what you can do to deter fraud every time you perform a notarization.
Wednesday 3.00 p.m | Thursday 10.30 a.m | View MyConference

 

Knowledge Is Power: The State of Your State’s Laws
Notary laws and regulations vary from state to state — what does that mean for you? This workshop will identify critical standards of professional practice missing from even the most progressive state Notary laws. Then, we’ll introduce a formula you can use to assess whether your state Notary laws measure up to the New Standard of Care, and empower you to perform your duties within the new standards confidently.
Thursday 3.00 p.m | View MyConference

 

 

Is Your Document Ready to Cross the Border?
Adoption dossiers and other documents are often presented to a Notary before being sent to another country — but they are only accepted in the country of destination after an important process called legalization or authentication takes place. Hear from a Notary Public Administrator how authentication takes place and what Notaries can do to facilitate the process.
Tuesday 4.00 p.m | Thursday 11.30 a.m | View MyConference

 

How to Comply with Privacy Requirements
Just how private is the borrower’s private personal information in the hands of Signing Agents? Many Signing Agents are not aware that the services they provide are strictly regulated under multiple federal laws and regulations that require the safeguarding of personal information. At this informative workshop, you’ll learn which federal laws apply to you as a Signing Agent and the steps you must take to ensure that a borrower’s private information stays private.
Tuesday 2.00 p.m | Thursday 3.00 p.m | View MyConference

 

The Jeopardy Game: How to Avoid Jeopardizing Your Signing Agent Business
You'll learn, firsthand from a leading national signing service, the impact when a Signing Agent makes a mistake at a loan signing. When the error delays the closing or causes a rate lock expiration, it can be bad news for your career and may result in financial ramifications to you and the company who hired you. Learn the most common errors Signing Agents make and more importantly, how to prevent or fix them.
Tuesday 3.00 p.m | Wednesday 3.00 p.m | View MyConference

 

Unique Standards of Care for Signing Agents
While all NSA’s are expected to abide by the standards employed by all Notaries, they also own additional responsibilities that go with their more expansive duties. This workshop will present an update on the most current draft of The Signing Agent Code of Professional Responsibility and show you how adhering to NSA best practices is good business.
Workshop Offered: Wednesday, 3:00 p.m.; Thursday, 11:30 a.m.
Wednesday 3.00 p.m | Thursday 11.30 a.m | View MyConference

 

Brewing TEA Success: Opportunities as a Trusted Enrollment Agent
Learn about the methods of some extraordinary Trusted Enrollment Agents and the best practices that make these pioneers worthy of emulation. You’ll get a realistic understanding of the opportunities and challenges for TEAs.
Tuesday 4.00 p.m | Thursday 2.00 p.m | View MyConference

 

The Ties That Bind: Family- & Estate-Law Documents
The sometimes complicated task of handling family- and estate-law documents is the subject of this workshop. You’ll be presented with seven (7) individual family- and estate-law documents that frequently require notarization. Each document will be briefly introduced: what it is, when it is used, etc. You’ll then learn how all of the documents are to be notarized, including aspects specific to each that require special attention.
Tuesday 3.00 p.m | Thursday 3.00 p.m | View MyConference

 

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