A Notary Public witnesses a citizen's signature on certain
documents or administers oaths as a representative of the state.
The most common use of Notary Publics is in the signing and
verification of documents that an individual is signing at his
or her own free will. For this service the notary receives a fee
set by the state. However notaries can charge travel fees etc.
that exceed the fee set by the state government.

There are a few things every state requires for a person to
become a mobile notary. However on many things, states are
different, so it is imperative to know state laws and
eligibility requirements regarding this process. To start, every
person wishing to acquire their notary license must be at least
18 years old and an official resident of the state in which you
want to be a notary. If you are over 18 congratulations you made
it past the first step.

The second step is to acquire the application for a notary
commission. You can obtain this from a local state office or
from the nonprofit National Notary Association (NNA). Note again
that each state has different eligibility criteria for its
notaries. NNA has some great information on their site regarding
eligibility requirements, so look at them. Most states will do
some sort of background check on you before giving you your
commission, but it once again varies. Things to be prepared for
are paying a filing fee, and in most states to post a bond
before assuming office. Some states also require fingerprinting
and examinations or training before the application can be
turned in. These are important things to keep in mind and look
up for your state.

Before turning in your application, get some insight on the
law, ethics, and different situations that notaries encounter.
There are workshops on the NNA site and many helpful forums on
the web. Then send in your application (remember: after taking
required tests only in certain states)

You will then need to take your Oath of Office, which is
conducted in front of a notary public. You have to be approved
by the state to receive your notary commission and only after
this will you do the oath of affirmation.

Insurance brokers will help you acquire your bond and file the
final paperwork. Pay for an official notary seal after you have
taken the oath. They can be found all over. Many states also
require an official inked rubber stamp on documents, but in few
cases.

Once these tasks are completed, you stand a certified Notary
Public. To make this a successful business, it is important to
advertise yourself as a notary and approach local businesses and
neighbors. You never know who will need a notary and where you
might show up. Don't think of notaries as hero's but think of us
as somehow making a difference in the little things we do like
giving a pen or stamping a document.
How To Become A Notary
Author: The Intern

In a notary's dream there are lenders instead of sheep, papers
instead of monsters and pens instead of spoons. When the sun is
up a notary's life is far simpler to you and me, but for them it
is still somewhat related to their dreams in how they help
people. Once their feet hit the floor they are ready to go,
cunning and eager to sign and sing.


About The Author: Blake helps companies and people find a
notary for wills, affidavits and other documents that Notary
Public http://www.notaryone.net notarize. Blake works for a
notary company in Seattle.