Posted by Dina Luangkhene on 5/18/04 11:49am
Msg #2097

Ideas on pricing

I am new notary and I have no idea on how to price my services. Some insight if very much appreciated.

Reply by Roger/OH on 5/18/04 12:16pm
Msg #2099

You need to post your state when using the board; it helps everyone else to help you.

Pricing can be contingent on several variables. Your location
and level of competition are factors, as is distance traveled, size of packages, whether edocs, etc. Just starting out, you may want to cut your teeth on some of the $50 companies such as First American Signature Services, or others listed on this board, GoMobileNotary.com, or 50statenotary.com. Keep reading this and other boards as well for many helpful tips.

Good luck!

Reply by Brenda Stone on 5/18/04 12:56pm
Msg #2100

Roger is a smart man. Well said Roger.

Brenda

Reply by Dina Luangkhene on 5/18/04 1:06pm
Msg #2101

Sorry about that. I live in Florida.

Reply by Brenda Stone on 5/18/04 2:10pm
Msg #2103

Dina, You have nothing to apologize for.

My comment posted to Roger's, in case you saw it, was written because I am a semi-new notary myself. Roger put into words something that I did not know exactly how to say myself.

Welcome to the board. Brenda

Reply by Donna Sharp on 5/18/04 2:40pm
Msg #2105

What if you are just starting out, but you are certified? Do you recommend still charging $50?

Reply by Donna Sharp on 5/18/04 2:40pm
Msg #2106

What if you are just starting out, but you are certified? Do you recommend still charging $50?

Reply by Roger/OH on 5/18/04 3:09pm
Msg #2107

No offense, but in my opinion, certification means nothing for someone who has not yet completed their first signing. Experience is what counts with the companies out there as far as having a better position from which to negotiate higher base rates. I'm a strong advocate that certification testing should have as a prerequisite at least 30 signings, much as many other professional programs have internships or field experience requirements to complete before you earn their certificates.

At this point though, you should be endeavoring to get as many signings as possible under your belt; most of them will likely be at the $50 level until you are able to offer some real signing experience to the companies. You need to be exposed to and have experience with the various types of signings, and the often interesting/bizarre things that go with the territory.
Certification will not likely be too helpful if you've never done a split signing
or a purchase.

Reply by Donna Sharp on 5/18/04 3:46pm
Msg #2108

No offense taken. I appreciate your honesty.

Reply by Shorty3b on 5/22/04 1:07am
Msg #2199

New kid on the block

Roger,

I'm scheduled to do my first signing on Sunday...must admit I'm a little nervous. I was warned (by a Certified Notary Ambassador) against taking Purchases & Seconds but I need to get my feet wet. Any words of wisdom? words of encouragement?

I agree with that "Certification" isn't as useful/helpful as applicable experience.

Reply by HisHughness on 5/22/04 1:31am
Msg #2200

Re: New kid on the block

What in the name of the Wielder of the Great Seal is a Certified Notary Ambassador? Are there Non-Certified Notary Ambassadors? To whom or whatm do they ambass? I gather they are more important than those of us who are simply certified signing agents, so does that make them Notable Notaries? And if they are well-spoken, would that in turn make them Notable Quotable Notaries? What if they are elected to their exalted positions: would that mean they are Notable Votable Quotable Notaries? Please, some elucidation and enlightenment.