I haven’t had to, but I have been asked to take my shoes off. I wear flats and barefoot opens us up to creepy crawlies on our skin if we take our shoes off.
What do you do for those times when they want your shoes off? Do you put on paper booties or take your shoes off and wear socks?
Haven’t ever been asked to remove shoes.
I have a ziploc bag of one pair of large mens black ankle socks just in case and slide them on OVER my socks. I find I slide around with the paper or even the plastic booties over my socks, so I now choose safety over convenience in this one regard.
Usually, I can recognize by name if an appt would likely request me remove my shoes so I bring easy to remove flats. If they have pets, very rarely will I offer to remove my shoes. But if I see shoes outdoors or in the entry, I always ask, some don’t mind. I grew up in a no shoes in the house family so it’s normal for me. It always surprises me how many people just walk in to homes with shoes on. Even when I’m the guest and not there to work!
I do not use paper booties. My hands are already full, so having to stop to dig out paper booties and slip them on before entering would be far too cumbersome for me. I have been asked to slip off shoes at the front door several times. I am in the Pacific Northwest (Washington), so I wear easy slip-on shoes with socks, and I have not ever been in a position where I would be walking barefoot in a borrower’s home. But I can see where being barefoot in sunny locales might be an issue for some signing agents. In that case, you definitely want bring a pair of paper booties or socks as insurance against potential creepy crawlies LOL
I have been in homes with shoes off (at home owner’s request) and have felt a very strong urge to 
said socks afterwards 
I have been asked to take off my shoes more recently (2x in 3 years) and don’t mind it because I was offered paper booties and socks. Actually because of Covid there were plenty of notaries purchasing paper booties at the time.
I do have booties that I carry in my bag but have only had to use them maybe once that I can remember.
You can predict that some households will ask for shoes off, but there are always some where even though shoes are normally worn in the house (I don’t wear outdoor shoes in my own house) because they have crawling infants. In those cases I have been offered slippers or booties. If I am wearing socks I just leave my loafers at the door. It is usually highly appreciated if I comply with the request.
I sell real estate as well (in Wa stat) so I always carry the large plastic booties (because of the rain and they go over my boots). In my intro text I ask if they would like me to wear shoe covers. I’d say about 1/2 a month take me up on my offer. I don’t remove my shoes.
I always ask because I don’t wear shoes in my house but wouldn’t require it from anybody else. Most people say no need but a small few prefer no shoes in their house. I always have socks on so I’m never caught barefooted. Lol
I understand if it’s a plumber, Hvac repair person, or some type of repair service. I have been asked to remove my shoes. Unfortunately due to severe back issue, it’s not doable for me. Nor would trying to put on shoe covers. I have had a signers put those shoe covers on for me, it made me feel so bad. People can’t imagine how frustrating it is to have a disability, not being able to do normal actions. For people that wish my shoes to be removed, I have made the suggestion that we can find the nearest Panera Bread or Starbucks. People do not put shoe covers on, when they go to a loan closing meeting in a office. So they should not expect things to be any different, when having a business meeting at their home. I respect people’s different lifestyle customs, but sometimes some people are not able to accommodate their custom. I am not trying to be disrespectful or rude. What I have found, if I explain my disability and offer to relocate the meeting. I have done everything possible within my means. I haven’t found anyone to refuse my services as yet.
I keep a hazmat suit in the back of my vehicle and a small supply of masks, booties, Depends and air fresheners. I carry a portable scanner, a mobile printer, 6 reams of paper, some all-pupose ink, two journals, a can of Cactus Cooler and some Oreos. Oh, and some 8 x 10 glossies of me holding my notary stamp.
Sigh. . .
LOL stop doing those crime scene clean ups!!
I have seen some notaries holding their stamps and posing. I think they are trying to sell stuff.
I think they’re trying to sell their services. Nothing wrong with that.
