Overcoming Office Challenges: Success Stories from Notaries in the Workplace

Some 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.

NNAConcierge Notary ServicesOctober 23, 2023concierge notary, notary business, notary service, success storyComment

Notary Signing Agent Document FAQ: Notice Of Right To Cancel

Under federal law, some — but not all — mortgages include a right of rescission, which gives the borrower 3 business days following the signing of a loan document package to review the terms of the transaction and cancel the transaction. The rescission period starts the first business day following the date of signing and ends at midnight on the third business day. Sundays and federal holidays do not count toward the rescission period.

NNAConcierge Notary ServicesOctober 20, 2022concierge notary, notice of right to cancel, legal documents, faqs, notary serviceComment

3 Court Cases Every Notary Should Know

In this video from NNA 2019, attorney and Notary Mike Phillips discusses 3 court cases where a Notary committed a serious error, examines where the Notary went wrong and shows how other Notaries can avoid similar mistakes and their consequences:

NNAConcierge Notary ServicesOctober 11, 2022concierge notary, court cases, legal, notary tips, notary serviceComment

Branding Your Notary Business With The Right Name

Consider this: Your business name is going to be used in a lot of places, from your business cards and website to your email address and possible street marquee. If your personal name is challenging to spell or pronounce, it could actually hinder you from getting calls.

NNAConcierge Notary ServicesAugust 26, 2022concierge notary, branding, business, notary service, business nameComment

Learning About Your Government-Imposed Responsibilities

When you start a business, your goal is to bring in revenue so you can meet your financial obligations (e.g., pay the rent, cover your marketing costs, etc.) and make a profit. This enables you to stay in business and grow. To do this, you probably are focused on dealing with customers, suppliers, and employees (if you have them). But being in business means taking on a slew of responsibilities imposed on you by the government—federal, state, and local.

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