Notary Training
Creating a Successful Mobile Notary Business
As with just about any profession, creating a successful mobile Notary business requires hard work — every day. Beyond a willingness to work hard, there are a number of things anyone trying to succeed as a mobile Notary should consider. These activities have worked for me and the many Notary entrepreneurs I have mentored through…
Read MoreHow a New Notary used a Coach to Make it a Game Changer
A local mom wanted a way to generate income but not at the expense of her young children. She chose being a notary and immediately sought out the help of a coach (Me!) to get her started. Nothing however is a substitute for Effort, and by following her Coaches’ advice she built a solid business…
Read MoreThe 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 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 More3 Tips to Get Past the Gatekeeper
How do I get past the gatekeeper at facilities I am asked frequently as well as observe in notary forums about how difficult it is to get in the door at facilities. I suggest rather than dropping your business cards or brochures off at local facilities announcing your notary service, consider how you can improve…
Read MoreWhen I don’t recognize the document type
When handling general mobile notary work, I receive calls for documents I many times do not recognize. Recently, I received a call to notarize an FS-240 form. I wasn’t familiar with this form so I looked it up and saw it is a vital record, just like birth records here in the US. It is…
Read MoreYou Did the Work, Now Get Paid!
Today I helped a caller regarding tips on collecting fees from loan signings and thought there are likely others who would like those tips as well. 1) Read the agreement you signed with a signing agency (if you did) for time frames, and how they handle failed appointments/trip fees, etc so you have a standard…
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…
Read MoreAm I Sure I Want to Be My Own Boss?
[Updated 10/31/2025] And since 2016, I’ve founded and organized one-day notary conferences, written books for the notary, and founded a coaching business. I came across this great article published on LinkedIn by Tim Horton, about being our own boss. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/9-things-dont-tell-you-being-your-own-boss-tim-horton/ For those of you thinking about how great it is to to think about it,…
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