Established in 1957, the National Notary Association is the leading authority on the American Notary office and is dedicated to educating, serving and advocating for the nation's 4.8 million Notaries. With hundreds of thousands of members, the NNA imparts comprehensive notarial knowledge and understanding, and bolsters consumer protection by promoting best practices. The Association's high-demand professional programs, services, model legislation and technology initiatives help Notaries advance their careers and serve the American public with the highest level of professionalism and ethics. Never before has the role of the American Notary Public been so important in all aspects of society.