advice: What To Do With Your Cell Phone During A Signing - 02/17/08 02:44 PM
While you're performing a notarization, your cell phone rings. What should you do? Answer it? Ignore it and let the caller leave a message in your voicemail? What is proper cell phone etiquette in this situation?
Consider the perspective of the client you're presently notarizing. How do you suppose he or she would feel … (1 comments)
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advice: Mobile Notaries: No Job Is Too Small - 02/16/08 09:39 PM
During the current mortgage slowdown, I - along with most mobile notaries - receive fewer calls for loan signings. Much of my present business consists of relatively small notary jobs: affidavits, releases, agreements, adoption forms, verification letters, powers of attorney, and so forth...
Yes, these jobs pay less than loan document signings. Nonetheless, I truly enjoy them … (0 comments)
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advice: So, You're "Just" The Notary - 02/16/08 09:01 PM
Often with loan signings, the mobile notary is treated as something of an afterthought, a relatively minor, insignificant, easily-obtained and easily-replaced part of the process. In particular, many signing companies and mortgage brokers tend to treat mobile notaries with palpable levels of disrespect and condescension.
This is, to some extent, understandable, even though indefensible. The notary … (0 comments)
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advice: What's In Your Notary Bag? - 02/16/08 07:57 PM
When you take an assignment as a mobile notary, you should try to be prepared for just about anything within reason. How prepared are you? What items/supplies are in your notary bag? Here are some essentials I recommend you bring along to every signing (listed in no particular order):
Lots of pens, both … (1 comments)
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advice: Should You Charge For Waiting? - 02/15/08 11:02 PM
You're a mobile notary who's been asked to perform a signing at a specific time. You and your client agree on the price you'll charge for the job.
You arrive on-schedule, ready to go. But the signer is not ready. You're told he'll be with you shortly, and that you should just … (0 comments)
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advice: Reasonable Pay For An Unreasonable Request - 02/15/08 10:21 PM
As a mobile notary, I get this sort of thing occasionally:
A potential client calls (usually a mortgage broker or title company representative), needing a loan signing today in a town that's located two hours from me. Because of the lengthy drive involved, I tell him I'd have to charge him considerably extra to do the … (0 comments)
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advice: The Impression You Make Is More Important Than The Appearance You Present - 02/14/08 10:48 PM
Mobile notaries are often told to dress "professionally" for their signings. Well, I'm going to buck that trend by telling you that - within reason, of course - it doesn't matter how you dress. Casual pants, sportshirt, and loafers? Sure. Jeans, t-shirt, and sandals? Why not? No socks? No problem.
The people you notarize … (0 comments)
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advice: Notaries: If It's Not Legal, Just Don't Do It! - 02/14/08 05:22 PM
This post is very short but very important:
Your notary commission requires that you adhere strictly to the law when performing notarial acts. If someone asks you to "bend the rules" for a notarization, don't do it. Don't even consider it. You may be tempted, especially if the person is offering to compensate … (0 comments)
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advice: Tips For Being A Good Mobile Notary - 02/13/08 12:46 AM
Want to be a better mobile notary than your competition? Here are a few simple things you can do to stand out from the rest:
If you're running late for an appointment, always call to let your clients know. This may seem obvious, but you might be surprised at how many people fail to … (0 comments)
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advice: Some Of The Good And Bad About Being A Mobile Notary - 02/10/08 09:48 PM
As with probably every occupation or profession, there are good things and not-so-good things about being a mobile notary. I'll touch on some of them here.
First, the good: You get to meet lots of very nice people. When you're with them, there's usually plenty of opportunity for friendly, often-engaging conversation. You get to travel to many … (0 comments)
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advice: What To Do If You're A Mobile Notary Who Has To Turn Down A Job - 02/10/08 02:31 AM
So you're a mobile notary with a nice little (or not so little) notary job all ligned up for later today, when you receive a phone call from a client who's up against a deadline and needs your services during precisely the same time that you'll be performing your already-scheduled job. What do … (0 comments)
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advice: Notary Questions? Call Or Email Me And I'll Be Glad To Help! - 02/10/08 02:00 AM
I receive a number of phone calls and emails from customers - and other notaries - located throughout California, across the U.S., and even around the world, asking my advice on a number of notary-related issues. How do we get an apostille done? Is it proper for me to notarize this document under … (0 comments)
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advice: Identifying Document Signers - 02/09/08 09:49 PM
As a notary, do you ever run into this situation: the document signer does not have an acceptable form of photo ID, but he asks you to cut him some slack and perform the notarization anyway? Maybe he offers you an employee identification card, or a public library card, or a credit card, … (0 comments)
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advice: Administering Oaths For Jurats - 02/08/08 11:22 PM
Some signers may get a bit upset when asked to take the oath required for executing a jurat. They might say they've done many notarizations, and nobody has ever required them to take an oath. Don't argue with them or do anything to upset them even more; just politely tell them it's required by law in the state of California. Usually (actually, always … (0 comments)
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