How to Start a Mobile Notary Business
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- Notary work can be a great source of secondary income or even a full-time business. Get started with this insightful workshop led by experienced Notaries. Access additional tips for building your business here: bit.ly/MobileNotaryBusiness.
If you dream of being a Notary full-time but aren’t quite sure how to start, this workshop is for you. Daniel Lewis, managing partner of Lewis Notary Services, Inc. and Judith Lawrence, Founder and CEO of Center City Notary & Apostille Co. Ltd., present together.
By the end of this video, you’ll understand what a general Notary work business is and how to get started, as well as how to create and maintain your web presence, protect your business, and secure your own financial future.
Recorded at the NNA 2019 Conference.
Workshop Overview:
00:19 - Introduction and Objectives.
01:23 - How to earn more money as a Notary. Creating and maintaining a web presence. Protecting your business and securing your finances.
16:11 - What is a general Notary business? What do you need to get started?
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I know this presentation was for notaries and their respective business ventures, but it gave very solid advise for anyone starting a small business in general. Good stuff. BK
Thank you for your feedback! Glad you enjoyed the presentation.
I agree!
I recently received my commission.. I’m so nervous and excited at the same time.
You got this! We wish you all the best.
Same here 😬
Same here 😬
i am right behind you on my way to the courthouse when I'm done typing. So, you have some company in that department.
how is it going?
I just passed my NSA exam... I’m NNA certified!!!!
Congratulations!
Solid advice! Crush it on 2020!
Love how he went from loan signings to focusing on more notary general work! If I become a notary I would love to really dive deep in to GNW and become really efficient in it. So obviously you can make great money doing just GNW.
Best of luck!
Hi, That Dude, have you decided to become a notary as of yet?
@@izzyh.3581 No I decided not to pursue it. I passed the State test to become one, but did not invest in it as there’s a lot of lacking information as in “how to” online. For me to feel confident, I wanted to find more solid info on the how to and what specific documents with examples you’d run in to. I understand the core documents, but I need to see examples or have a better knowledge of what they look like. Unless you pay for a course it just felt like I’d be going in blind.
Even without experience, I needed to have that knowledge. How can I come off like a professional if someone calls and I have no clue what their particular document even looks like?
With the position I was in, it was not for me. It’s no as easy as others make it try to be. You need to have a solid grip and what you’d be signing and how to, you do need money to invest, and you must learn how to market yourself effectively otherwise you’ll have zero clients. There’s a lot of upfront time you need to spend knocking doors and seeing faces also.
This is a position I highly respect as it is a legally serious position. I just didn’t feel as confident and wasn’t going to follow the CZcams buzz you tend to find when seeking information about a topic. Too many misleading videos (discussing earnings and so on from average people who aren’t seasoned notaries).
Maybe in the future I’ll consider it again.
@@MichaelBrianInc yeah I understand exactly what you're talking about. Both you and I need to be comfortable rather than going in blind. I bought a course and I have to say, it has a ton of information but it's not sorted out to readily find the information so it's like opening a unassembled puzzle box trying to find the correct piece. There are books sold by notary's about general notary work but I haven't invested in those yet. I'm actually disappointed in the course I bought for over $500. I learned a lot but it's information for later(loan signing agent) after I should have learned general notary work which the course instructor pawns us back off to the nna website to purchase their course. It was very misleading because I thought I was going to learn everything for that cost.
The person who told me about this career told me it's on the "hush-hush". She's right. I had been looking for a new career field for over two years before she put me on. I am commissioned in the state of CA, I can legally perform notarizations but I haven't marketed myself yet. Kinda going in-between loan signing agent and gnw. I've decided after 4 months that I'm going to go slow and steady instead of trying to meet the standards of loan officers and escrow officers. There is still good money in gnw. Fed ex/UPS stores for sure, schools, banks, hospitals all need us.
What state are you commissioned?
@@izzyh.3581 Even though you didn’t gain the specifics you seek, you gained good knowledge. If it was directed at loan signings, you didn’t necessarily lose. You don’t need to touch gnw and can niche down to a loan signing specialist if you wanted to. Loan signings after training can be easier in the sense that you only deal with the same documents over and over. So you’ll quickly learn vs gnw where documents change all the time and you might not come across the same one for weeks.
Slow and steady when starting a business is not the answer I hate to say. You have to go hard and go all in with any business you decide to go after. Especially with marketing. It’s day in and day out putting yourself out there, chasing rejection and pushing past it. You have to steam roll your days like a train. Slow and steady does not build the momentum you will need to start getting steady work. Slow and steady will bring in a client or two per month if you’re lucky.
You need to get your name out there and build a reputation quickly to gain steady work. And you have to hit the same places multiple times so people see you over and over. You hit a place once and disappear they’ll know you’re a fluke and never give you business.
Loan signings vs gnw imo when comparing really came down to costZ it’s more overhead and money to invest in loan signings which includes training. I didn’t have that capital to take that chance. You can charge more also and utilize signing agencies to build up some work.
I think it also will depend on the real estate market. If it’s hot and there’s a lot of selling and buying then you will find plenty of work. But you have to build up your rep and skills. Those documents are extremely important to not make mistakes.
One mistake can cost others money, time, frustration and land you in court as well.
This type of career is a very noble path.
If this is what you really want to do, don’t be disheartened.
Maybe consider going all in with loan signings as a specialist and do light gnw as you go such as i9 forms etc.
Otherwise, keep seeking what you want and you’ll eventually find it.
I think you need to make a decision and move on though. Either get 100% all in with it or leave it in the back seat and move forward. Don’t let the back and forth hold you any longer.
FL here.
Great content. Good reminders about security!
I’m studying right for now my commission I can’t wait!
Let us know if you have any questions! Happy to help.
Checking on your progress sis, how is it going?
Just signed my commision in my county in Illinois. Looking forward to learning so much more about notary work, loan signing and the many possibilities that this line of work can bring!
Congratulations Jamale! We wish you the best in this new journey.
A year later, how has it been going for you? Signed up to get my notary in Illinois also!
Hey, how's it going for you in the Notary Business!? I'm from Ohio
I am so thankful for these presentations. Thank you so much.
Glad you like them!
Well alright this OS EXCATLY WHAT I NEEDED!!!
Attitude is EVERYTHING. I love that message.
Amazing! Thank you for this free presentation!
Awesome presentation! So many nuggets to grow my business. Thank you!
You are so welcome!
Just passed my Notary Exam!!! Waiting for my commission and window shopping for my supplies. I am so excited!!!🤗
Congratulations! Very exciting news.
I just passed my NSA exam super excited NNA Certified and ready to roll; this is an awesome video just what the doctor ordered. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching.
Wonderful, solid, practical information! Thank you so much!
Glad you enjoyed!
I've been a Notary in the state of New York for 4 months. I am also a member of the National Notary Association 🤗
Hi. I'm in NY too. What are the steps you took to become a notary? How has business been thus far?
@@jessicapaulin1260 Hi Jessica..I went on www.dos.ny.gov, go to Profession & Occupations, stroll the drop down until you see Notary Public, click on Notary Public option, and download the Notary Public License Law manual (you can print it out, it's only 17 pages, or download it to your phone, but for studying purposes I prefer printing it out). This page will also provide you with information on where to take the test (in Manhattan) Please Study, the Notary exam for NYC is very challenging and it's made up of 40 questions, and you're only allowed to get 7 wrong. I also used flash cards that I found online to study. It's so worth it tho once you are notified via mail that you pass the exam and it will look so good on your resume. I have been a little busy during this COVID-19 epidemic especially since alot of businesses were closed. I wish you the best of luck and feel free to reply to this message if you require any additional information or assistance 😊
@LaTosha D 👏 Congrats! I am looking to become a notary/signing agent in NY as well (Long Island specifically) and I would love to possibly connect in the future! If you are on FB or IG, feel free to request me/dm me. You can find me by searching for my same YT name, ChineseFlames . I hope to hear from you :) Stay blessed, healthy & safe out here!
@@jessicapaulin1260 www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=www.dos.ny.gov/licensing/notary/notary.html&ved=2ahUKEwiB3dzRgvHqAhWJg3IEHX4UDBoQFjAOegQICRAB&usg=AOvVaw2R3FPq5aCeyIlgnmZwmk6P
@@meiling6937 Thank You So Much For Your Kind Words. I will send you a friend request on IG. If you're looking to find additional information on how to become a notary, please click on the link. They have updated the website and some may find it difficult to find the Notary information. Best of Luck with your Notary Public journey.
www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=www.dos.ny.gov/licensing/notary/notary.html&ved=2ahUKEwiB3dzRgvHqAhWJg3IEHX4UDBoQFjAOegQICRAB&usg=AOvVaw2R3FPq5aCeyIlgnmZwmk6P
Love your presentation 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Thank you for watching!
This man is a genus!!!!
Thank you for watching!
Just getting started . I enjoyed this. I will work out of Kansas. Looking forward to learning, growing and meeting some others with experience.
Best of luck!
Just got my commission! Great luck to you. 🙂👍
Congratulations!
Beautiful Daniel Lewis! Give Good Customer Servicce! And Judith Lawrence excellent advice, learn and be the expert! Thank you all.
State Commission? Check. NNA Certified? Check. $1,000,000 E&O insurance? Check. Cleared background check? Check. Professionalism and all the necessary tools to be successful? Check and check. I've signed up with numerous major signing services. Now I'm just waiting for that first assignment.
Hello. Have you tried marketing your services to the community or directly to signing services? Here's a helpful resource:
czcams.com/video/HVAVh2fB_Vg/video.html
I received my commission last week! I'm excited and a bit overwhelmed the same time in getting in front of escrow officers or title companies.
Congratulations Reuben!
Great vid! I’m so thankful I found out about being a notary! I have a disability but I can definitely do this! Thank you😊
Thank you for watching! Let us know if you have any questions about becoming a notary in your state.
So am I and I can do this too! Good luck to you Sharstar
so much free game its wild! thank you!!!!
This guy is great. I've been a professional many years and I get some really good tips in each of his presentations.
We're happy to hear that! Thanks for watching!
This very informative, I'm a new notary and very excited.
How is your experience so far? I'm considering the opportunity of becoming a notary myself. Thank you in advance for responding.
can you guide us on how was the experience and study? was it too hard to learn notary? and how much potential it has after completing it? cost you how much?
This video is very helpful. I’m encouraged to become the #1 notary in my community.
Very good presentation! Thank you
Glad it was helpful!
Great Presentation!! Great advice!! Very informative!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Dropping JEWELS!! Thanks
Thank you for watching!
This is aWealth of knowledge!!!
I am so excited but i may have overwhelmed myself becoming a NSA in Illinois and Wisconsin..... I'm excited and afraid....😬
You got a this! For forth and be AMAZING
Nothing can stop this move of GOD! HE brought you to it and will bring you through it! You will do great!
Another great presentation! I didn't want this one to end, I was soaking everything up! I commend the NNA for having such charismatic and knowledgeable speakers who bring us so much valuable content.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Very valuable information
Glad it was helpful!
This video is everything
Thanks for watching!
This was most insightful about how to grow your notary service and much more valuable when you included the personal finance component on planning retirement and critical illness insurance. what an amazing wealth of knowledge you have freely shared. Thank you.
Thank you for tuning in!
Excellent video! Hello Daniel! He is my baby brother!
Thanks for watching!
This us amazing information
I just pass my Notary test on 4/22/2022 looking forward to learn as much as possible, and to become a signing agent as well.
Congratulations! We have lots of great resources available on our channel.
can i get your number plz
So, Daniel is the managing partner of his firm...what's that company structure look like, in terms of partners? What does that journey look like--from individual notary, to a partnership?
Thank you for sharing
Thanks for watching.
If one is a closing agent, this might make sense. However, in my state you are capped at charging around $2.25 per act, while it costs several hundred dollars for a commission plus stamp. It is useful if you work in a law office and may put you ahead of other applicants for paralegal work.
Thank you
You're welcome!
I have an llc and ein for a marketing company am starting, would it be ok to keep using those ?
Why is it that no bonds are offered in the state of NY for Notaries?
I signed up for 2 classes🙏🏽
Best of luck!
“Oh Daniel, thank you so much!” WHEN IS THE NEXT CONFERENCE 😂
Next conference will be held virtually! See you there: www.nationalnotary.org/nna2021
I want to start but have to decide between food and rent now.
Are you still deciding
Business credit helps
In AZ you can only charge up to $10 I think for notary services. Are you able to charge mileage?
Hi Cindy. Travel fees are separate from the notarization fee. If your state law specifies how much you may charge for a travel fee, you should follow those guidelines.
I want to be a notary my biggest obstacle is I'm a stay-at-home mom was two little kids I don't know if I'll be able to take done with me when I have to go notarized
Hi Luz! Here is an article from a stay at home mom who launched her Notary business: www.nationalnotary.org/notary-bulletin/blog/2015/12/how-stay-at-home-mom-grew-notary-business.
I would reach out to your community as a resource
Who should we meet with at the hospitals and universities?
Hello. This video should be a helpful resource: czcams.com/video/DFg3zapgE_Q/video.html
Afternoon , who do I contact for the critical illness insurance ?
Aflac has critical illness policies
Thanks you all♥️😀
Thanks for watching!
@@NationalNotary you’re so welcome 👍.
With the new law that was written for Indiana Notary's that say a Real Estate Transaction has to have a witness, is it too forward to advise the signer of this?
Hello Debra. More information can be found here: www.nationalnotary.org/notary-bulletin/blog/2020/06/indiana-law-error-notarizing-real-property-docs
Thank you for this. But I ask because I’ve had some people become very uncomfortable asking, or should I say, inviting someone else into their affairs. I push back on this and let them know that unfortunately this is the current law that governs us as a Notary.
How much can someone expect work make in their first year?
Hello. It really depends on how you advertise your business and what your state fees are. We have a few resources on our website to help guide you in the right direction: www.nationalnotary.org/notary-bulletin/blog/building-your-business
How do the taxes work in this business?
Hi Blake. We have a few resources to help. Check out this article from the Notary Bulletin: www.nationalnotary.org/notary-bulletin/blog/2015/02/five-tax-tips-for-notaries
Currently waiting forever my exam scores as a notary public super nervous 😣
Hello Celeste. What state are you located in?
Hi, I am in CA
How do I obtain a surety bond that is registered with my state? I am in the process of obtaining my notary license.
Hello! What state are you applying for?
I am in Indiana.
@@ebo1007 Indiana State requires that all Notaries purchase a $25,000 surety bond to protect the public if they are harmed by Notary misconduct. If damages are paid out from the bond, you are required by law to pay back the company that issued the bond, in addition to any legal fees incurred. www.nationalnotary.org/indiana/insurance/bond
My state limits a charge for notarization to $5. How do I make money as a notary other than as a signing agent?
My state if half that.
Additional fees such as travel
Wedding officiant, process server, field inspections, remote online notarization, and virtual assistant.
I don't understand the expert part, I memorized nna book for my state?
Not necessarily, but you should have a well rounded understanding of what you can and cannot do for your state. Thus making you a knowledgable notary for your state.
are speaking to notary signing agents?
Hello. Not too sure what you mean. Are you asking if this workshop is geared towards signing agents?
Informative, but one question, do I need an LLC to start ?
We would recommend contacting the agency that issues business licenses in your city or county to ask if they require you to apply for a business license.
Ericka, if you are interested in doing this as a full-time business, you should get an LLC, which will help with tax deductions and writeoffs. Speak with your tax person to give you more information on how a bussiness LLC can help you.
Not to be a Notary or a Signing Agent.
@@micheleleathers5013 Thank you for the info
Great question
Can i have a lic in Notary from different states at the same time? also how many things can i do in Texas as a Notary?
Hello Luis. You can only be commissioned in the state you are a resident of. You can notarize for everyone who presents acceptable identification, excluding yourself. You cannot notarize your own signature, nor can you notarize documents you are named in or would benefit from. Texas law doesn't specifically prohibit you from notarizing for a spouse or relative or for a spouse's business.
how much can I charge for my services
Hello Bea. Notarization fees vary by state. What state are you commissioned in?
@@NationalNotary Ohio
@@BeaClancy A notary public may charge a fee of $5 for any notarial act that is not an online notarization. The fee can be up to $25 for an online notarization. Note: fees may not be charged per signature, but instead per notarial act. www.nationalnotary.org/knowledge-center/about-notaries/notary-fees-by-state
Do the National Notary Association offer scholarship to take the course
Hello. Unfortunately, we do not offer any scholarships at this time.
@@NationalNotary ok,thanks
How can I get Mr. Lewis to be my mentor?
Hi Erica. You can connect with Daniel via LinkedIn or his website: lewisnotary.signingbiz.com.
@0:32 “She [Judith] does not even own a car.” Wait... how is that a good thing?
She lives in the city....it is not necessary...public transportation and walking distance in most major inner cities....have this so it works for her.
Hindi
Hindi Language
Thank you for the suggestion!
I don’t drive!!!!!
This was a common sense video.👎🏾 I hope the people in that room didn’t pay for that.