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As more transactions go digital, notaries are adapting through the use of electronic notarizations (also known as “e-notarizations”). In Texas, the law allows commissioned notaries to perform electronic notarizations for physically present individuals—provided certain requirements are met.
Often, people who aren’t familiar with notary law and requirements assume that when “notarizing,” a notary just identifies a person, watches the person sign, and then affixes their notary stamp near the person’s signature on the document.
But there’s much more to notarizing than just those procedural steps.
Read more: Why Are There Different Types of Signature Notarizations?
As a mobile notary and/or signing agent, your job takes you to various locations to provide crucial notarial services. However, safety is paramount in your line of work, especially when meeting clients in various locations. In this blog, we'll explore essential safety tips that every notary who travels should keep in mind to navigate their responsibilities confidently and securely.
Tax season is the worst time for self-employed Notaries to try reconstructing up to a year's worth of business expenses, but a little work and organization can make annual reporting of business expenses easier.
