I have been a Mobile Notary for 2.5 yrs. In 2007 drove app. 15,000 miles. (Work related) My main income is of course witnessing the signing of loan documents. Called a Signing Agent. I think that many people do not know the terms/duties of a Notary Public.
A Notary Public is a commissioned public official. A Notary's role in the transaction is to act as an impartial witness in the transaction.
Who also performs certain duties and makes a certified statement about the transaction and its principals.
How Does A Notary
identify a signer?
The Notary will ask to see a
current identification
card with a photograph,
physical description and signature.
ex: current drivers license,
military ID, or passport
will be acceptable.
and signature.
ex: current drivers license,
military ID, or passport
will be acceptable.
This is for the state of California, I am unsure of guidelines for other states. In California per signature notarized there is a 10.00 fee. So one doc with 2 signers we can charge 20.00 plus if any travel/gas fee applicable. I for one do not charge in excess. If I leave my home and go 5 miles to do a signing of 1 doc, I will normally charge the 20.00 allowable Notary fee. If I travel further I will charge for other expenses. I offer my services 365 days per year and all hours. So call me on Christmas Day and ask me to travel 20 miles to sign one document and yes my fees will be higher. So a Mobile Notary is one that travels to the principals home or business instead of them coming to our home or business.
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