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Lately, our customer care team has received more frequent questions around a very common circumstance: the notarial certificate preprinted on the document does not correctly reflect the wording required by the notary’s state of commission. How may the notary proceed?
Read more: What to Do When a Notarial Certificate on a Preprinted Form Is Incorrect
Not all notary errors are harmless. In Indiana, certain actions can bring criminal charges, not just fines.
Read more: Serious Notary Violations in Indiana That Could Lead to Jail Time
Many notaries have turned their notary business or side hustle into a mobile notary business. This involves meeting people at their home, office, nursing home, or other public meeting place to perform notarizations.
Here are some tips on how to stay protected during your travels as a mobile notary.
When someone signs finalizes a real estate deal, or must swear a verbal oath or affirmation for a proceeding — a notary is there.
If you’re looking for a flexible way to serve your community while expanding your professional credentials, becoming a notary public may be the perfect fit.
Discover the responsibilities, benefits, and next steps here:
Another common challenge notaries encounter is when there is no room in the area of the document’s notarial certificate to affix the notary’s official seal or stamp.
Read more: What to Do When There is Not Enough Space for the Notary Seal
Not every notarization is as simple as it seems…
What would you do if a signer seemed confused—or worse, pressured to sign?
Read more: What to Do When a Signer Is Confused or Pressured During a Notarization