{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1","title":"Smoky Mountain Notary","home_page_url":"https://smokymtnnotary.com","description":"Smoky Mountain Notary","author":{"name":"Smoky Mountain Notary"},"items":[{"id":"https://smokymtnnotary.com/blog/f/real-estate-after-death-tennessee%E2%80%99s-new-tod-law","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/f92532a5-b636-40df-a0a7-67796e8eca3a/Understanding%20Tennessee%E2%80%99s%20New%20Uniform%20Real%20Pro.svg\"/><p>Understanding Tennessee’s New Uniform Real Property Transfer on Death Act\nWhat it Means for Homeowners, Heirs, and Notaries</p>","url":"https://smokymtnnotary.com/blog/f/real-estate-after-death-tennessee%E2%80%99s-new-tod-law","title":"Real Estate After Death: Tennessee’s New TOD Law","summary":"Understanding Tennessee’s New Uniform Real Property Transfer on Death Act\nWhat it Means for Homeowners, Heirs, and Notaries","date_modified":"2026-05-30T00:58:44Z"},{"id":"https://smokymtnnotary.com/blog/f/common-questions-about-notary-services-answered","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/getty/627431306\"/><p>Common Questions About Notary Services Answered</p>","url":"https://smokymtnnotary.com/blog/f/common-questions-about-notary-services-answered","title":"Common Questions About Notary Services Answered","summary":"Common Questions About Notary Services Answered","date_modified":"2026-05-29T12:45:10Z"},{"id":"https://smokymtnnotary.com/blog/f/understanding-online-notary-services-a-complete-guide","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/getty/2209113919\"/><p>Embracing a New Era in Notarization</p>","url":"https://smokymtnnotary.com/blog/f/understanding-online-notary-services-a-complete-guide","title":"Understanding Online Notary Services: A Complete Guide","summary":"Embracing a New Era in Notarization","date_modified":"2026-05-29T12:34:39Z"},{"id":"https://smokymtnnotary.com/blog/f/tennessee-wills-trusts-probate","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/f92532a5-b636-40df-a0a7-67796e8eca3a/Untitled%20design%20(29).png\"/><p>Estate Planning in Tennessee: Wills, Trusts, Probate & Why Your Notary Matters</p>","url":"https://smokymtnnotary.com/blog/f/tennessee-wills-trusts-probate","title":"Tennessee Wills, Trusts & Probate","summary":"Estate Planning in Tennessee: Wills, Trusts, Probate & Why Your Notary Matters","date_modified":"2026-05-26T17:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://smokymtnnotary.com/blog/f/apostille-vs-medallion-signature-guarantee-vs-notary","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/f92532a5-b636-40df-a0a7-67796e8eca3a/Knoxville%20Notary.png\"/><p>(They Are NOT the Same Thing)</p>","url":"https://smokymtnnotary.com/blog/f/apostille-vs-medallion-signature-guarantee-vs-notary","title":"Apostille vs. Medallion Signature Guarantee vs. Notary","summary":"(They Are NOT the Same Thing)","date_modified":"2026-04-15T12:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://smokymtnnotary.com/blog/f/notary-mistakes-in-tn-can-cost-you%E2%80%94here%E2%80%99s-what-to-do","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/f92532a5-b636-40df-a0a7-67796e8eca3a/ChatGPT%20Image%20Apr%209%2C%202026%2C%2004_36_25%20PM.png\"/><p>What to Do If a Notary Makes a Mistake in Tennessee (And When It Becomes Fraud)</p>","url":"https://smokymtnnotary.com/blog/f/notary-mistakes-in-tn-can-cost-you%E2%80%94here%E2%80%99s-what-to-do","title":"Notary Mistakes in TN Can Cost You—Here’s What to Do","summary":"What to Do If a Notary Makes a Mistake in Tennessee (And When It Becomes Fraud)","date_modified":"2026-04-09T20:38:02Z"},{"id":"https://smokymtnnotary.com/blog/f/how-much-does-a-notary-cost-in-tennessee","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/f92532a5-b636-40df-a0a7-67796e8eca3a/Untitled%20design%20(2)-58f52fb.svg\"/><p>Most people searching this question just want a straight answer. 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So here it is.","date_modified":"2026-03-29T15:57:24Z"},{"id":"https://smokymtnnotary.com/blog/f/digital-closings-what-title-escrow-need-to-know","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/f92532a5-b636-40df-a0a7-67796e8eca3a/Untitled%20design%20(3)-53e0ace.svg\"/><p>The White House Just Signaled Where Mortgage Closings Are Headed — Here's What It Means for Your Transactions</p>","url":"https://smokymtnnotary.com/blog/f/digital-closings-what-title-escrow-need-to-know","title":"Digital Closings: What Title & Escrow Need to Know","summary":"The White House Just Signaled Where Mortgage Closings Are Headed — Here's What It Means for Your Transactions","date_modified":"2026-03-23T16:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://smokymtnnotary.com/blog/f/acceptable-forms-of-identification-for-notary-services","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/f92532a5-b636-40df-a0a7-67796e8eca3a/Untitled%20design%20(1)-177205d.svg\"/><p>What ID Do You Need for a Notary in Tennessee? 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Whether you want to add a professional credential, start a mobile notary business, or expand your service offerings, this guide walks you through everything you need ...</p>","url":"https://smokymtnnotary.com/blog/f/how-to-become-a-notary-public-in-tennessee-a-complete-guide","title":"How to Become a Notary Public in Tennessee: A Complete Guide","summary":"Thinking about becoming a notary public in Tennessee? 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It is the perfect setup for a conversation most of us avoid: estate plannin...</p>","url":"https://smokymtnnotary.com/blog/f/holiday-season-the-perfect-time-to-talk-about-estate-planning","title":"Holiday Season: The Perfect Time to Talk About Estate Planning ","summary":"The holidays pull people home. Families who normally run in ten different directions finally slow down long enough to sit around the same table. 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Don’t want to drive across town, wait in line, or rearrange your day just for to get a document notarized? Smoky Mountain Notary brings the notary to you—wherever you are in Knoxvill...</p>","url":"https://smokymtnnotary.com/blog/f/mobile-notary-services-in-knoxville-tn---we-come-to-you","title":"Mobile Notary Services in Knoxville, TN - We Come To You","summary":"Need a document notarized in a hurry? Don’t want to drive across town, wait in line, or rearrange your day just for to get a document notarized? 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If you die without a will in Tennessee, the state decide...","date_modified":"2025-08-15T15:57:41Z"},{"id":"https://smokymtnnotary.com/blog/f/august-is-national-make%E2%80%91a%E2%80%91will-month-%E2%80%94-don%E2%80%99t-wait","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/f92532a5-b636-40df-a0a7-67796e8eca3a/August-ca3939a.svg\"/><p>August is National Make‑A‑Will Month, and there’s no better time to handle one of the most important tasks you can do for your family: creating or updating your will.</p>","url":"https://smokymtnnotary.com/blog/f/august-is-national-make%E2%80%91a%E2%80%91will-month-%E2%80%94-don%E2%80%99t-wait","title":"August Is National Make‑A‑Will Month — Don’t Wait!","summary":"August is National Make‑A‑Will Month, and there’s no better time to handle one of the most important tasks you can do for your family: creating or updating your will.","date_modified":"2025-08-01T13:29:50Z"},{"id":"https://smokymtnnotary.com/blog/f/reliable-notary-loan-signing-agent-in-knoxville-tn","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/f92532a5-b636-40df-a0a7-67796e8eca3a/Partner%20With%20a%20Reliable.svg\"/><p>Need a trusted notary loan signing agent in Knoxville, TN? Smoky Mountain Notary offers mobile and online loan signings—fast, accurate, and stress-free. Call today or book online!</p>","url":"https://smokymtnnotary.com/blog/f/reliable-notary-loan-signing-agent-in-knoxville-tn","title":"Reliable Notary Loan Signing Agent in Knoxville, TN ","summary":"Need a trusted notary loan signing agent in Knoxville, TN? Smoky Mountain Notary offers mobile and online loan signings—fast, accurate, and stress-free. Call today or book online!","date_modified":"2025-07-14T21:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://smokymtnnotary.com/blog/f/why-ca-title-cos-notaries-should-offer-online-notarization-now","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/f92532a5-b636-40df-a0a7-67796e8eca3a/California%20RON.svg\"/><p>In 2023, California passed Senate Bill 696, authorizing Remote Online Notarization (RON). 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If you’ve been affected, I’m here to simplify one small but important part of y...</p>","url":"https://smokymtnnotary.com/blog/f/online-notarization-services-for-ca-residents-affected-by-fires","title":"Online Notarization Services for CA Residents Affected by Fires","summary":"The devastating wildfires in California have left many residents and business owners grappling with urgent paperwork and legal requirements. If you’ve been affected, I’m here to simplify one small but important part of y...","date_modified":"2025-01-11T12:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://smokymtnnotary.com/blog/f/notaries-to-serve-as-passport-acceptance-agents","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/f92532a5-b636-40df-a0a7-67796e8eca3a/Notaries%20to%20Serve%20as%20Passport%20Acceptance%20Agent.svg\"/><p>Notaries to Serve as Passport Acceptance Agents: A Game-Changing Opportunity</p>","url":"https://smokymtnnotary.com/blog/f/notaries-to-serve-as-passport-acceptance-agents","title":"Notaries to Serve as Passport Acceptance Agents","summary":"Notaries to Serve as Passport Acceptance Agents: A Game-Changing Opportunity","date_modified":"2025-01-02T18:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://smokymtnnotary.com/blog/f/attention-dog-show-enthusiasts","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/f92532a5-b636-40df-a0a7-67796e8eca3a/Secure%20Your%20Dog%20Show%20Contracts%20with%20Online%20Not.svg\"/><p>As a dedicated dog lover and proud Doberman Pinscher owner with firsthand experience in the show world, I understand how crucial it is to have clear, reliable agreements. 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