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 […]
Notary Basics and Fundamentals
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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
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
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
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.
