Posted by Pooh/CA on 2/23/05 12:23pm
Msg #22001

Business license needed?????

Hi, I'm a somewhat new mobile Notary/Loan signing agent and just got accepted in my first signing company. Do I need to get a business license if I work out of my home and want to write off certain expenses like mileage. I try and work my signing schedule around my childrens school hours. I have done lots of individual signings but only 1 loan doc so far. Any
advice is truly appreciated.

Reply by Kelly Johnson on 2/23/05 12:30pm
Msg #22002

I am in San Diego, and the answer here is yes. You need to look up the requirements of your City. The good news for San Diego is that as long as you are only providing mobile notary services, they wave the fees. If you are doing anything else with it then you have to pay like $79.

Reply by CaSigner on 2/23/05 1:16pm
Msg #22008

I too am a signing agent who wants to write off expenses. I am in San Joaquin County. Who do I call to see if I need a license?

Reply by ColleenCA on 2/23/05 1:31pm
Msg #22011

You don't have to have one in my county, but for any small business it is a good idea to obtain a Business Tax Certificate with the city that your office is in. Just call your city hall and they will direct you to the correct dept. The cost of the license is based on your estimated annual income. It is a good idea for filing your Federal and State taxes as it legitimizes (spelling?) your business. Good luck.

Reply by CaSigner on 2/23/05 1:30pm
Msg #22010

What is considered mobile notary services? Signing loan documents on the weekends and evenings?

Reply by Pooh/CA on 2/23/05 1:44pm
Msg #22016

Colleen/Ca what county are you in?

Reply by ColleenCA on 2/23/05 6:19pm
Msg #22052

Ventura County

Reply by Pooh/Ca on 2/23/05 10:24pm
Msg #22091

I'm in Los Angeles county, I guess I need to make a phone call!!!!

Reply by Melody on 2/23/05 11:07pm
Msg #22103

Yep n/m