First notary siging

[Bjovel90]

hi how much should i charge for notarizing a family inheritance?
Thank you

[Arichter]

Sounds like General Notary Work. You charge whatever your state says and may include whatever your state says for Travel Fee.

[Carmen_Lane]

Hi Betsy, I see you are in Florida, so be sure to follow Florida’s notary rules & regs:
Florida Notary Reference Manual [PDF]
Florida Notary FAQ [PDF]
Florida Notary Statutes

Wish you the best.

[Bjovel90]

i live in Ma. Where do i get copies of the certificates that I need to use. i see that there’s 3 different forms i should be carrying. what do i need them for?
Thank You

[cNsa5]

@Bjovel90 That information is contained within your Signing Agent Training/Certification course.

You’ll be BEST served by reaching out to them for specifics.

NOTE: If you haven’t completed any training, here is some information you’ll find helpful & insightful:

This is what is meant when we reference that “it’s a very small world” in this business sector.

Someone new can make an inadvertent (or simple) error on their initial few signings and VOILA! Their name is “out for publication” between & among lenders, title/escrow companies [T/ECs], etc. and those individuals are avoided for possible Signing Orders.

Another reason we advocate for ensuring you receive some professional, reliable, & trustworthy training (not YouTube) prior to accepting your initial Signing Order. Just looking out for your successful Business Launch!

As new members seek insights regarding launching their business, a Key Element to Success is providing themselves with an appropriate foundation and undergirding that will serve & support their business.

There are multiple factors to consider:

• What is your background?
• Do you have experience in Real Estate?
• Do you have experience in Mortgage Lending?
• Do you have experience in Banking?

Etc. ad nauseam . . . => just know that you’re launching a business and the onus is upon you to create the best foundation possible from the onset.

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My personal experience:

When I initially started performing this work, I successfully completed MULTIPLE training/certification programs including Notary2Pro & NNA and many others. I have extensive experience in skill sets that require certification and recurrent evaluation tests; i.e., I’ve maintained my Project Management Professional [PMP] certification for more than 20 years. So, I understand what it usually entails and the elements that should be included within a comprehensive training program.

Regarding the NNA training specifically, it’s lacking across multiple topics & categories. Many NNA “graduates” choose to take additional training courses elsewhere, because they sense they’re insufficiently prepared. Their primer has errors throughout. Their hotline is less than reliable for accurate responses.

In my experience with undergoing the multiple training programs for certified notary signing agent [CNSA] certification, hands-down without question, Carol Ray’s Notary2Pro training programs are optimum in this industry. I’ve successfully completed ALL of the multiple training/certification programs that Carol offers through her company Notary2Pro. Her programs are thorough & detailed. These also prepare the business owner to operate a business. In addition, she offers Mentoring services. I found those to be excellent & INVALUABLE when I was initially starting out in this business sector. The prices are surprisingly reasonable.

I’ve professionally compared the training/certification programs available at Notary2Pro with the others I’ve successfully completed. The ONLY training/certification program I recommend is Notary2Pro.

A list of companies that hire Notary2Pro graduates (with minimal or no experience) is provided to successful course graduates. => This list is pure GOLD! Study up, refresh your notes, & let Carol know when your initial few signings are scheduled. She is a wonderful mentor & can be on standby in case you encounter difficulties or have questions during your first few signings. She’s the Best! Her support will help you Build your Confidence in providing this service.

In addition, Notary2Pro works diligently to keep this list up-to-date regarding vetting and viability. As we all know, some reliable clients can encounter financial difficulties and that, in turn, can negatively impact CNSAs directly.

Of course, your best bet would be to visit their website at https://www.notary2pro.com/ , research, and make the choices appropriate for your situation. The training programs by Carol Ray are comprehensive & thorough.

P.S. I receive no compensation or remuneration of any type or kind as a result of my first-hand experiential review above.

P.P.S. Unfortunately, Carol passed (February, 2022) from our earthly plane. I hope she Rests In Peace. I’m grateful to have made her acquaintance and studied under her tutelage.

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ADDITIONAL NOTE: Here are 2 separate threads (see direct url links below ) that will serve you well. Read them carefully & take notes. There is pure gold within these words . . .

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[Arichter]

You are kinda scaring me with your lack of knowledge/experience. Does MA have a Notary Handbook? Usually, your state will have an online presence with a downloadable/printable Handbook. If so, generally, it will contain a sample of the Certificates allowed.
Again, GENERALLY, there are 2 Certs: Acknowledgment & Jurat, tho’ there might be variations of these when notarizing for different entities. The NNA sells pads of your state’s approved Certs. BUT, there is no reason that you can’t create an exact copy on your computer and print it as needed. It is also possible that the documents you will be notarizing already have the Cert. printed on the doc. Just be absolutely positive that the wording matches your state-approved (mandated?) Cert. If it doesn’t–put one diagonal line thru incorrect wording and print “See attached” and add your state-approved Cert. And, please, read the whole Handbook…you need it.

[Bjovel90]

yeah im new thats why im asking questions.

[Arichter]

Also, FWIW, I have no idea what documents need to be ‘notarized for a family inheritance’ as I ‘think’ the Probate lawyer would be doing this. Were you hired by a lawyer for this?

[cNsa5]

@Arichter

scaring me with your lack of knowledge/experience

@Arichter That is precisely why I posted the following:

First notary siging

@Bjovel90 That information is contained within your Signing Agent Training/Certification course. You’ll be BEST served by reaching out to them for specifics. NOTE: If you haven’t completed any training, here is some information you’ll find helpful & insightful: This is what is meant when we reference that “it’s a very small world” in this business sector. Someone new can make an inadvertent (or simple) error on their initial few signings and VOILA! Their name is “out for publication” betw…

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Maybe she’s not cognizant that we are fellow business owners & that she needs Training/Certification in order to provide the Professional Services . . .

[LindaH-FL]

Agree with @Arichter - All due respect, you need to know your state laws and procedures for notaries before you put yourself out there for work. Here is a link to the MA website for notaries…I suggest you study it and, perhaps, get more notary training. Also, I agree with the above statement that the Probate attorneys normally take care of all this in their own office with their staff.

https://www.mass.gov/info-details/massachusetts-law-about-notaries-public

As a footnote, please note - if you got into this for the purpose of becoming a signing agent (doing loan closings/signings) please be aware MA is an attorney-only state. You cannot do them independently.

Good luck

[Carmen_Lane]

Sorry I was wrong about you being in Florida. I understand you are in MA now. I agree with what has already been said. Please, please, please seek notary training that is specific to the state you reside. In person training is best, but if online training is all you can find, it is better than none at all. After some basic notary public training, you should know to handle common notary requests for your state.

[cNsa5]

@Bjovel90 Have you been able to review the referenced material provided?

First notary siging

@Bjovel90 That information is contained within your Signing Agent Training/Certification course. You’ll be BEST served by reaching out to them for specifics. NOTE: If you haven’t completed any training, here is some information you’ll find helpful & insightful: This is what is meant when we reference that “it’s a very small world” in this business sector. Someone new can make an inadvertent (or simple) error on their initial few signings and VOILA! Their name is “out for publication” betw…

Please share what Training Program you’re considering BEFORE you purchase it as there are many scams on the web that offer “Training” and/or “Mentoring.”

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[notarymichellea]

When there are wills & Powers of Attorney, remember that everyone usually has their own documents to sign, so make sure you price accordingly. These questions should help you price your services without cheating yourself.

1. How many people will be signing?
2. How many places for the notary to stamp?
3. Where are you located?

[ashton]

In addition to the website suggested by LindaH-FL, I suggest one from the MA Secretary of State:

https://www.sec.state.ma.us/divisions/commissions/notary-information.htm

The most important tidbit from this website is “Executive Order No. 455, which had previously governed the conduct of notaries public in the past, has been rescinded.”

As is typical with government agencies that are so inept with websites, MA has failed to remove this executive order from the web, and it will be one of the first that shows up when you do a Google search. Ignore it.