Notarizations
The Challenges of Notarizing for International Adoption
The most rewarding and challenging assignments I handle as a mobile Notary are for prospective parents involved in the process of international adoption. Rewarding because they will have a child at the end of the process, and challenging because there are some demanding considerations for Notaries that you will not learn when you get your…
Read MoreNational Notary Public Day
As we recognize National Notary Public Day, every November 7 – I always liked this quote from a while back that describes how I feel about being a Notary perfectly. And it truly sums up our impact on the public we serve. “Properties are conveyed, contracts are honored, adoptions are finalized, estate plans are established…
Read MoreEnsuring a Successful Notarization in Health Care Facilities
[Updated 1/15/2026] In December 2025, I published a book about this, The Compassionate Notary: A Field Guide to Signings in Hospitals, Hospice and for the Homebound. If you’re looking to add another business offering to your mobile Notary work, you can look for assignments at hospitals and rehab centers in your community. Serving patients or…
Read MoreStuff Happens, Are You Ready?
National Preparedness Month: Why My Sons Have “Permission Slips” for Life When my two sons turned 18, I made sure they each had a Power of Attorney and an Advance Health Care Directive in place. At that point, nothing happened—except life. One bought a house, the other got married and had two kids. Along the…
Read MoreA Notary’s Lending Hand
Not a typical Assignment… I love when our notary community steps up to help a fellow notary! I drove to Los Banos on Saturday to deliver a trust. This client was a little unusual; no close family, did not like/trust neighbors, and no A/C in his home. Needless to say is was really hot and…
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