Just curious what others keep with them that they find helpful.
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I was just going to ask the same question! What is the ideal items to always carry in your bag?
I have:
- A few blank acknowledgements
- A 2025 recind calendar so I can easily see the right to cancel dates correctly
- Standard stuff like stamp, journal, pens, clip board etc…
@RickOShay @blayneharvey When I initially began providing these professional services I carried a small ‘notary bag,’ but soon discovered that the amount of supplies it held was insufficient.
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Here is a comprehensive list of the supplies I carry (in no particular order):
• Notary journal
• Notary stamps & embosser
• Specialty stamps; i.e., Jurat, Acknowledgement, etc.
• Blue as well as black pens
• Phone charger
• Business cards
• State-compliant loose certificates; i.e., Jurat, Acknowledgement, etc.
• Recission calendar
• Straight Edge (ruler)
• Driver’s License Guide
• Secretary of State Notary Guide
• Copy of Notary commission, bond, and insurance
• Post-It Notes pad
• Legal-size clipboard for a smooth, level hard surface
• Signature Guide for visually impaired
• Magnifying glass or sheet magnifier
• Lee Tippi gel fingertips
• Small flashlight
• Breath mints
• Liquid hand sanitizer
• Mini stapler
• Scotch tape
• Paper clips
• Binder clips
• Legal size envelopes
• A legal pad or paper
• A good map
• Sanitizer wipes
• Highlighter
• Swiss Army Knife (just kiddling)
