Stories, tips & tricks, and learnings by a real California notary public with 20 years of experience.
Corporate Offices Businesses of all levels and sizes need the services of notaries public for a wide variety of documents. Here’s some examples of documents a notary public could be asked to notarize for a corporation and some tips for handling the appointments. – Articles of Incorporation: When a business is just starting, notaries can … Read more
California notaries perform different types of notarial acts, each with specific rules. Learn the key differences between Acknowledgments, Jurats, and Copy Certifications, when to use each form, and how to stay compliant with California notary laws. A must-read guide for new and experienced notaries alike.
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
The notary’s confidence comes from their comfort with the documents. You’ve scored that all important loan signing appointment and hopefully you are being paid a fair rate (for the number of signatures you are notarizing, the number of pages you’re printing and scanning and also the miles being driven). By this time, you should have … Read more
Good review & study habits that focus on the correct learning material. Preparing to take the California Notary Public exam can be intimidating no matter if it’s your first time or for your fifth commission renewal. Effective study for the notary public exam begins with the foundational education that the California Secretary of State requires. … Read more
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