Stories, tips & tricks, and learnings by a real California notary public with 20 years of experience.
Acting like a “pro” in your job every time. California notaries public are tasked first and foremost to prevent fraud on important signed documents. And of course this means going through that all important checklist when you meet with your signer – no matter if it’s the first meeting of the fiftieth. Whether it’s an … Read more
Got your commission package in the mail? Now you need to act pretty fast. In order to officially start working as a California Notary Public, it’s required to file your oath and bond with the County Clerk in the county where you maintain a principal place of business, as shown in the application you filed … Read more
Chat groups, forums and videos might not always have information you can rely on. Group mentality may not have your back. New notaries public often feel a little intimidated when they start their actual notary work, even if they completed all the required education and received a good score on the state exam. And while … Read more
Exploitation, Fraud & Greed The number one job of a notary public is to ensure that critical documents are signed by the legitimate parties named in those documents through the checking of identification documents issued by governmental agencies and recording all notarization transactions in the notarial journal. Each of these steps is prescribed by the … Read more
Becoming a Notary Public in California requires passing a state-administered exam, which can be challenging if you’re not fully prepared. Taking a California Notary Practice Test is one of the best ways to ensure success. By familiarizing yourself with the exam format, testing your knowledge, and improving your confidence, a practice test increases your chances of passing … Read more
Tapping into that revolving door of new customers. Depending on the industry or transaction, a client’s need for notarization on a document can be an everyday occurrence or only a couple of occasions in a lifetime. Some examples of more frequent needs for a notary on staff would be law firms or development companies. Legal … Read more
You arrive at your signing appointment and there is a lot of barking behind the door. What could go wrong? Mobile notaries visit not only offices but homes on a daily basis. Going to the customer where it is most convenient for their schedule is high priority in this business. For many people, pets are … Read more
That phone ringing could be a new client! Grab a pen! Scheduling notary appointments to meet with clients is very exciting. Having an organized scheduling system is crucial so that your day doesn’t turn into a circus act. Over the course of my 20-year notary career, I can tell you that the availability of notaries … Read more
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