Stories, tips & tricks, and learnings by a real California notary public with 20 years of experience.
Potential increase in loan signing volume. With the lowering of interest rates for loans, many borrowers both corporate and individual will begin the process of comparing rates from lenders in order to secure new lines of financing. This could mean a significant up-tick in the number of loan signings in the next few months of … Read more
Journal compliance & calendar match Busy notaries public also need to be extremely detail oriented. This is especially true when it comes to every entry in your notary journal. The end of the year is a great time to reconcile notary appointment dates in your calendar against the entries in the notarial journal. First check … Read more
California is one of the most strict when it comes to notary procedures. I have completed a thorough review of notary public requirements by each state and let me tell you that here in California the notary public bar is set the highest. Let’s start with what it takes to become a notary public in … Read more
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
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