Notaries and Global Officials Come Together at National Notary Association's Annual Conference in the Nation's Capital

Delegation of More Than 1,000 Gathers for Exuberant Exchange of Information During 28th Annual Conference; Los Angeles Selected to Host 29th Annual Meeting in 2007
CHATSWORTH, CA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 06/19/2006 -- More than 1,000 Notaries, industry leaders, and national and international dignitaries convened in Washington, D.C., May 27-31 at the National Notary Association's 28th annual Conference for strategic discussion and education on the vital role of America's 4.5 million Notaries Public in e-commerce and protecting citizens against identity fraud, forgery and terrorism.

"The knowledge presented at this once-a-year event allows the Notary professional to effectively respond to an increasingly changing and competitive global market," said Frank Marcial of Stevenson Ranch, California, who was selected as the NNA's 2006 Notary of the Year.

Attendees representing 37 states and 23 nations participated in a diverse offering of workshops, symposiums and panel discussions on topics such as identity theft prevention, professional development, immigration issues and Notary ethics.

Features included:

-- The Second International Forum on eNotarization and eApostilles, which
brought together technology, legal and Notary law experts from 23 nations
to examine technology and public policy issues relevant to providing
security and convenience to electronic transactions, and facilitating
global e-commerce. "The Second International Forum brought together
international representatives for a comprehensive discussion of how
security and trust can be assured in the cross-border exchange of
electronic documents," said Christophe Bernasconi, First Secretary of the
Hague Conference on Private International Law. "The Forum signified an
important continuation of the international dialogue between the Hague
Conference, the NNA and national experts on matters of eNotarization and e-
Apostilles."

-- Federal officials addressing consumer protection issues and outlining
the latest techniques to combat identity theft and document fraud. Speakers
included Betsy Broder, Assistant Director of the Federal Trade Commission's
Division of Privacy and Identity Protection; Jonathan Rusch, Special
Counsel for Fraud Prevention in the Fraud Section of the Criminal Division
at the U.S. Department of Justice; David Wintrode and William Stern of the
Federal Bureau of Investigation's Financial Crimes Unit; and Michael
Everitt, Unit Chief of the Document Forensic Laboratory at the U.S.
Immigration and Custom Enforcement, U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

-- A state-of-the-art eNotarization Lab offering hands-on training and
experience with e-document technologies, including Electronic Notary Seals,
electronic signatures and electronic journals, through live demonstrations
of the secure document technology by industry leaders. The e-revolution
promises to bring both "monumental changes and monumental opportunities" to
America's Notaries, stated NNA President Milt Valera during the annual
"State of the Notary Office" address.

At the Farewell Banquet, Valera announced that Los Angeles will host the Association's 2007 Conference May 30-June 2. Next year's Conference theme, "50 Years of Leadership, Professionalism and Trust," celebrates the NNA's 50th Anniversary of service and education to America's Notaries.

The NNA: Setting the Standard for America's Professional Notary

Founded in 1957, the National Notary Association (NNA) is committed to the professional development of Notaries throughout the United States by providing education, support and advocacy. The NNA educates law makers, businesses and state officials on the best notarial practices, and leads efforts to make necessary changes in state and federal statutory framework.

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Media Contact:
Michael Pucci
National Notary Association
(818) 739-4024
mpucci@nationalnotary.org

SOURCE: National Notary Association