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The Job of a Notary

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published November 10, 2009

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A notary must be present during the signing of an official document for it to be a valid legal document. The notaries will soon be able to perform their tasks with the help of eNotarization, thanks to current technology. A notary needs to pay attention to quite a few facts if he needs to establish a career as a notary. Some of these points are stated below:
 
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  • Get in touch with the companies that hire notaries directly. Start networking with the companies in your locality. There are some companies which are very huge and provide prospects of immense potential.
  • The notaries can also make use of testimonials or referrals to achieve new heights in the business. This is one of the things which are commonly overlooked by most of the notaries. You can get referrals from the borrowers or customers who are in need of loan. You can take it back to the lender saying, ''Here are 3 more people who will earn you money, now use me for each of these signings.'' This can be one of the most innovative ways when you spend nothing but still incur huge profit amounts.
  • Consider the case very seriously before coming to any tentative decisions. Take time to arrive at decisions and do not say ''no'' instantly. The notaries must keep in mind the fact that they are not the only one undertaking a single job for a signing service or title company. The notaries must realize the fact that they are entering or making relationships that will prolong to 1 or probably 2 jobs per day. Once you say a ''no'' in haste, remember that the company won’t call you back again. Analyze the current market positions very closely. Analyze your financial positions before saying no. the present industry does not consider ''no'' as a very hospitable reply to a business proposition.
  • The notaries must develop skill for single document signings, appraisals and consultations. Notaries have a habit of turning down the single docs, for they get only $20 - $30 for their preparation. Moreover the preparation also does not take much time. It takes only about 10 minutes to prepare the single docs. However the notaries must reconsider them before throwing them in the streets.
  • The notaries must generate new methods for fighting the tough economic scenarios. In the world of business, ups and downs are inevitable. There are many companies that need notaries for affidavits, documents and wills.

A notary is entrusted with a number of responsibilities. He is required to witness signing of documents under the directions of the state. He however is not eligible to advise any of the parties while they are signing. The notary is required to verify the signer before signing. This provides a safety mechanism and additional defense against the cases such as homeland security and theft. A notary public sign is stamped by the notary once the document is signed. This authenticates the document. In order to become an official notary, he is required to pass an examination or attend a specified course.

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