Should Notaries Get Business Licenses? It Depends.

Starting your new Notary business may seem as free and easy as hanging a shingle, but Notary businesses, like many others, may require certain licenses and requirements, including a business license. Depending on where you live, that shingle may represent advertising at home, and there’s a license for that. If you’re randomly notarizing documents for free here and there, you don’t need to worry about obtaining a business license because you’re not running a business. That’s easy. Figuring out who is required to get one is a much tougher question, but it boils down to where the Notary lives.

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When To Use A Separate (Or Loose) Notary Certificate

A core part of a notarization is filling out the notarial certificate — details such as the date, location and signer for the notarial act taking place. If this wording is not printed on the document, you may need to attach a separate certificate form — referred to by some as a “loose certificate." Here are guidelines when to use or not to use separate certificate wording for a notarization.

NNAConcierge Notary ServicesApril 9, 2021notary certificate, notary public, notary tip, notary businessComment

Best Video Conferencing Software for Small Business

With more and more meetings taking place virtually, video conferencing software is more important than ever. There are tons of tools available to facilitate video calls. And many offer unique features like screen sharing, HD video calls, and file sharing. So it’s important to learn the options and consider which platforms best suit your team. But before you can find the best video conferencing solution for your business’s needs, you must understand what is offered. Here’s an explanation of the video conferencing industry and some of the top options available.

The 5 Stages of the Contract Management Process—and How to Master Each One

From drafting to signing, contracts navigate a predictable path through nearly every organization. However, without a clear understanding of the contract lifecycle management (CLM) process, many businesses have trouble identifying areas in their internal processes that can be improved—where time can be saved, errors avoided, and revenue captured.

Small Biz TrendsConcierge Notary ServicesApril 1, 2021docusign, contract, small business, legal documentsComment

Demand For Notaries Hits All-Time High In 2020, Particularly Mobile Notary Services

As people found themselves in “safer at home” lockdowns and “work from home” situations, those who were lucky enough to stay employed capitalized on the life change by refinancing their mortgages, launching home improvement projects and taking other big-ticket financial moves which required notarizations. Similarly, Notaries across the country saw huge spikes in requests for service on wills, powers of attorney, pension forms, advance medical directives, 401k withdrawal requests and other important personal documents.

NNAConcierge Notary ServicesMarch 29, 2021demand, notary public, mobile notary, remote online notarizationComment

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