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Another tough situation many Notaries face is employer requests that conflict with what your state allows. Some employers mistakenly assume that if they pay for your commission and tools, they may direct you to ignore your state's requirements. If your employer makes a request for you as a Notary Public, ask yourself the following questions:
Read MoreProfile pages on Notary sites are valuable real estate that can help you build your client list — so be sure to take advantage of it. If you’re leaving information out — or worse, setting up a page with just your name and phone number — you’re not getting the most out of the space Notary sites are giving you.
Read MoreMany Notaries agreed that getting the word out in your community is one of the best ways to find new customers. If someone needs a notarization but aren’t sure where to go, word of mouth about your business can be key to getting signers to come to you first.
Read MoreSome of the toughest challenges Notaries face originate from the workplace. All too often a boss, coworker or client will ask a Notary to skip necessary procedures in the name of expediency. Such requests can seem harmless, but they often lead to big trouble for the Notary and the Notary’s employer. The Notary Bulletin reached out to Notaries who have successfully navigated these difficult situations and asked them to share how they resolved the problem.
Read MoreWhen you are in business as a mobile Notary, it's very important to get repeat customers — including those that need notarizations regularly such as title companies, signing services, local attorneys and hospitals as well as consumers.
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