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But what constitutes “disqualifying interest”? Is it when the Notary would receive some kind of material benefit from the document being notarized? When the Notary is married to the signer? Or is it when the Notary is a sibling, child or other relative of the signer? Depending on state law, the answer may include any or all of the above. Check out the short video below to get a better understanding of what constitutes disqualifying interest.
Read MoreA Notary’s essential duty is to authenticate identities to protect consumers from fraud. But if one of your notarizations is challenged, who protects you? If you do not have a Notary Errors and Omissions (E&O) insurance policy, you’re on your own.
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.
Read MoreMany Notaries have contacted us asking, “A signer just gave me a photocopy of his driver’s license. Can I accept it as ID?” Because many people used photos of vaccination cards for admission to restaurants and businesses during COVID-19, presenting copies of official records gained widespread acceptance. Is it OK to accept copies of ID when notarizing, whether physical or a photo taken with a phone?
Read MoreGoogle Workspace has collaborated with Stripe, a leading financial infrastructure platform for businesses to make life easier for small businesses. This joint effort will allow businesses to accept payments for services directly through Google Calendar, creating a streamlined booking and payment process for their customers.
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