When the Unexpected Happens at a Signing Appointment Mobile notary work rarely goes exactly as planned. Over the years, I have encountered difficult pets, health emergencies, technical failures, and tight deadlines. Recently, I experienced two appointments that perfectly illustrate why flexibility, calm decision-making, and schedule padding are essential for every mobile notary. Emergency Pauses an … 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

Asking your customer some insightful questions upfront can avoid cancelled signings.