The Complete How To Guide For Notaries

This one-of-a-kind book describes in detail how to take advantage of one of the few truly legitimate, state-governed, home business opportunities. You will not find any other book like it! This book was written to provide a comprehensive resource for anyone who is either thinking of becoming a Notary Public, or would just like to achieve greater success in marketing their existing Notary business. There are approximately 6,400,000 Notaries licensed in the United States today. Statistics show that nearly 80% of them lack the necessary skills to effectively market themselves, and make a really great living in this field. I will not only attempt to show you how, but also provide you with contact information of companies that are currently hiring freelance notaries in your area!

The Department of Licensing has worked to keep the notary public application process as simple as possible. A prospective notary need only submit a complete application, proof of a $10,000 surety bond, and appropriate fees to the Department of Licensing in order to begin the process. Once an applicant has completed all application requirements and proven that he or she is eligible, the Department will have a new certificate of commission mailed out promptly. New in 2018, notaries public can also apply for an electronic records notary public endorsement, which allows the notary to perform notarial acts on electronic documents as well as paper documents. The application process is similar to the application process for the commission, and can be done at the same time or separately.

This comprehensive guidebook equips aspiring and experienced notaries with extensive knowledge on notarial practices, procedures, and responsibilities. It covers core topics like the role of a notary public, specific notarial acts such as acknowledgments and jurats, handling of special situations and clients, legal compliance, best practices, and continued education. Step-by-step guidance is provided on performing notarizations, with chapters dedicated to processes for acknowledgments, jurats, copy certifications, proof of execution, signature witnessing, and recordkeeping. Special topics are addressed including loan signings, clients with special needs, language barriers, and remote online notarization. Emphasis is placed on understanding state-specific regulations, staying updated on law changes, following ethical codes, and avoiding legal pitfalls. The guide promotes continuous learning and professional development through valuable resources and notary organizations. While providing general guidance and principles, the book urges readers to consult their specific state/country laws and requirements. This book aims to empower notaries with the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to perform their duties with integrity and professionalism, playing a crucial role in upholding trust and accuracy in legal transactions and documents.

A notary is a public official responsible for independently verifying signatures and oaths. Depending on how a document is written, a notarization serves to affirm the identity of a signer and the fact that they personally executed their signature. A notarization, or notarial act, officially documents the identity of a party to a document or transaction and the occasion of the signing that others can rely upon, usually at face value. A notary's authentication is intended to be reliable, to avoid the inconvenience of having to locate a signer to have them personally verify their signature, as well as to document the execution of a document perhaps long after the lifetime of the signer and the notary. An oath is a sworn statement. In most cases a person will swear that a written statement, oral statement, or testimony they are about to give is true. A notary can document that the notary administered an oath to an individual.

Outlines the knowledge necessary for certification as a notary public and provides sample tests