How to Obtain Your Notary Commission Packet: A Step-by-Step Guide How to Obtain Your Notary Commission Packet: A Step-by-Step Guide Navigating the world of notary public commissions can be daunting for many. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out, understanding the process of obtaining your notary commission packet is crucial. In […]
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As we step into 2024, it’s not only a new year but a new chapter filled with endless possibilities and opportunities for growth. Reflecting on our journey since 2021, we are excited to share our updated goals that align with our commitment to enhancing the learning experience for our students. Join us as
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2020 was quite a year for everyone, that is for sure. On behalf of our notary public class team, we want to give a BIG THANK YOU to our students & we wish you all a better and prosperous 2021. One of the benefits of this year for many of our students is
Always record the fee charged for each notarial act performed. If you do not charge a fee or did not charge a fee, indicate this fact by documenting “$0” for fees or write “no fee.” The fee entered never should exceed the maximum fee provided in California Government Code section 8211. Acknowledgment or
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Notaries public play a vital role in upholding the authenticity and legality of various documents. However, like any profession, notaries can make mistakes. In this blog post, we’ll delve into some common notary mistakes and provide insights on how to prevent them. From ensuring the preprinted venue on a notary certificate is correct
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As a California Notary Public, you are responsible for more than just performing notarizations. State law requires you to notify the California Secretary of State (SOS) in specific situations to ensure your commission remains valid and you remain compliant. Failing to notify the SOS when required can lead to fines, suspension, or even
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What is a California Notary Public?
A California notary public is a third-party witness to the signing of legal documents. A Notary helps to prevent fraud by checking signer’s identification and watching for signer’s willingness to sign the documents. Every power of attorney, grant deed, quitclaim deed, loan signing, home sale, refinance, deed of trust, living will and trust and more… requires the signature and stamp of the notary public. Not even going into additional documents. Can you imagine how many documents get notarized every day? 1000’s. And, there’s so many needs for documents notarized to where a notary can have a very lucrative notary business as soon as receiving their commission. Start by taking our course. We assist you every step of the way. And for those already a notary congratulations the hard part is done we offer notary workshops to help you get started and begin getting clients almost immediately.
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How long is a notary public commission?
The term of office for a notary public is four years starting with the commencement date stated in the commission issued by the California Secretary of State.
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A notary public cannot take an acknowledgment on a document that is incomplete. When presented with a document containing a signature to be notarized, the notary public should visually scan the document to determine if the document is complete. Blank spaces and blank lines should be examined to ensure information is not missing. Also, if a notary public has experience with a particular type of document, and knows what information should be stated in the document, and that information is missing or incomplete, the notary public must refuse to notarize the signature.
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Notary Journal 101. How to secure your Notary public journal. No person except the notary public can have access to the notary public’s journal outside of the notary public’s presence including an employer who paid for the notary public’s journal. The journal must be stored in a locked and secured area that is under the direct and exclusive control of the notary public, for example a locking file cabinet, a safe or locked office.
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