# Beginner needs some advice **URL:** \ **Category:** Uncategorized\ **Created:** [April 12, 2017, 1:07am UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/beginner-needs-some-advice/2977 "2017-04-12T01:07:39Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![mal502ru](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forum.notarycafe.com/mal502ru/32/3845_2.png) [@mal502ru](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/mal502ru)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2017, 1:07am UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/beginner-needs-some-advice/2977/1 "2017-04-12T01:07:39Z")
Hi Forum, I’m new to signing do we go through any training before we conduct a first signing? ---
**Author:** ![klewis31975](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forum.notarycafe.com/klewis31975/32/27285_2.png) [@klewis31975](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/klewis31975)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2017, 4:28am UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/beginner-needs-some-advice/2977/2 "2017-04-12T04:28:47Z")
It is not required by law, but many companies do require that you have a “Signing Agent Certification.” The most popular / widely used, recognized amd accepted is through the National Notary Association. ---
**Author:** ![NotaryNow](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forum.notarycafe.com/notarynow/32/4214_2.png) [@NotaryNow](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/NotaryNow)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2017, 6:29pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/beginner-needs-some-advice/2977/3 "2017-04-12T18:29:08Z")
> [@klewis31975](#): > > Signing Agent Certification Signing Agent Certification…everyone asks me for my cert. ---
**Author:** ![Burnett\_Associates](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forum.notarycafe.com/burnett_associates/32/4031_2.png) [@Burnett\_Associates](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/Burnett_Associates)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2017, 9:00pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/beginner-needs-some-advice/2977/4 "2017-04-12T21:00:36Z")
I went through the National Notary Association Signing Agent Certification Course. It was very informative for all levels of notaries. ---
**Author:** ![LindaH-FL](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/8baadc/32.png) [@LindaH-FL](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/LindaH-FL)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2017, 9:58pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/beginner-needs-some-advice/2977/5 "2017-04-12T21:58:07Z")
Just one quick note - we can’t tell what state you’re in so I would suggest that before you spend your money, make sure you’re not in an attorney-only or restricted state - make sure that, as a notary, you are allowed to conduct loan signings. Good luck to you. ---
**Author:** ![femjrz](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forum.notarycafe.com/femjrz/32/3863_2.png) [@femjrz](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/femjrz)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2017, 3:05pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/beginner-needs-some-advice/2977/6 "2017-04-14T15:05:26Z")
Good Morning and Welcome! Yes I would suggest you get training. You will receive a certificate after completion. Every company I have worked for asks for that certificate. I would recommend going thru the NNA or National Notary Association. I received study materials to keep for future use and was able to utilize online videos. I took the test online and received the certificate the same day. Good luck to you! ---
**Author:** ![mlee3807](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/6a8cbe/32.png) [@mlee3807](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/mlee3807)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2017, 5:51pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/beginner-needs-some-advice/2977/7 "2017-04-16T17:51:38Z")
I don’t think NNA provides certification certificates anymore. They just show that you have passed the exam on their website. ---
**Author:** ![notary](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forum.notarycafe.com/notary/32/33515_2.png) [@notary](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/notary)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2017, 1:25pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/beginner-needs-some-advice/2977/8 "2017-04-18T13:25:52Z")
Notary 2 Pro is highly valued by many signing services. Carol and Barbara are the contacts. ---
**Author:** ![vanessafernando](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forum.notarycafe.com/vanessafernando/32/4088_2.png) [@vanessafernando](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/vanessafernando)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2017, 4:11pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/beginner-needs-some-advice/2977/9 "2017-04-19T16:11:33Z")
I have noticed that a lot of more experienced notaries are against the whole certification process but I feel it was absolutely necessary because it taught me a lot. If you have no experience, then it is a must because there is nobody out there to train you or help you, unless you find a good mentor in your area, which is hard because they will probably see you as competition. I did the certification exam through the NSA and it has been asked for several times as I have been signing up to new companies. ---
**Author:** ![charlotte\_green](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forum.notarycafe.com/charlotte_green/32/3935_2.png) [@charlotte\_green](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/charlotte_green)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2017, 9:57am UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/beginner-needs-some-advice/2977/10 "2017-05-07T09:57:18Z")
Training is a must you cannot begin without knowing the laws governing what you do. Lets say you are hired to do a Heloc refinance (cash back) do you know what the law says about where you can close a deal ? Get the book “Law Primer” for Notarres ---
**Author:** ![Patnevling](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forum.notarycafe.com/patnevling/32/7585_2.png) [@Patnevling](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/Patnevling)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2017, 1:00am UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/beginner-needs-some-advice/2977/11 "2017-05-08T01:00:48Z")
Adding this as a licensed title agent/abstractor/signing agent. Make sure when doing a purchase you know the witness requirements of the state you are doing the transaction for. I do Florida as well as sellers who have moved out of their state, and the laws can be different. Just had signing last week where I told them the deed was wrong and needed to be redrawn due to lack of witness signature lines.