Posted by Ft. Lauderdale Notary on 12/28/04 10:20pm
Msg #14717

Mobile Notary

Can anyone tell me, I just became a notary and never heard of mobile notaries. I'm guessing of course that you are on the road all the time, but how does it work, and can you really make any money doing it considering in Florida you can only charge $10.00.

Reply by PAW Notary Services on 12/28/04 10:43pm
Msg #14730

It is very difficult to make a living at being "just a notary". It's all the "extras" that makes the money. For example, in FL you can now charge $30 to solemnize a wedding. But, if you throw in settings, pictures, memorabilia, and travel, you can charge more for the "added services". Signing Agents do a heck of lot more than just notarize the documents. (At least they should!) So they get paid for the "signing" and travel and possibly printing out the documents.

Depending on your financial needs, as to whether or not the effort and return is worth it.

Reply by Ft. Lauderdale Notary on 12/28/04 10:46pm
Msg #14734

Thanks PAW, I just put a message on about signing charges also, thinking about taking the course for signing agent

Reply by BrendaKhan on 12/29/04 1:48am
Msg #14798

A little bit of advice, for your area, which is also my area, try conducting a search of how many notaries are in this area. You will be very surprised to see the hundreds of notaries names pop up! I did not write this to discourage you but for you to be aware of the situation. BK-FL

Reply by fT. lLAUDERDALE NOTARY on 12/29/04 11:01am
Msg #14838

Thanks, I'm sure there are many, it comes with the territory.