Posted by jojo_MN on 5/18/05 10:15am
Msg #38609

Notary Signing Agent Log

I recently filled my last Notary Signing Agent Log from the NNA. I really like theirs, but don't feel like paying $20 for a new one if I can find one cheaper. I bought the MoJo from Notary Rotary, but I don't see that they offer the log. Does anyone have a different site to recommend? TIA

Reply by Victoria/FL on 5/18/05 12:33pm
Msg #38655

Have you considered creating one in Excel? I took the information from the NNA Signing Agent Log and created a spreadsheet. Much easier and neater to use.

Reply by Claudia_NJ on 5/18/05 1:03pm
Msg #38664

Victoria,

Would you mind sharing your spreadsheet? I 've been lokking for something to keep track of everything and have just been using an accounting journal (handwritten).

my e-mail is [e-mail address]

thanks,

Claudia

Reply by Nicole_NCali on 5/18/05 1:09pm
Msg #38667

I also have an excel spreadsheet and it is much easier to track the notary costs versus the whole amount of the fee. I have these columns set-up

Name of lender
Name of borrower
Date of signing
Fee amount
Notarizations
Taxable Fee (subject to S/E)
Mileage (yahoo maps)
Bridge toll
Remittance date

I also keep a spreadsheet for supplies ordered and used. (Toner, legal/letter paper, fax ribbons, pens, stamps, envelopes, etc)

I have also downloaded my cell usage into an excel spreadsheet.

I love details and this allows me to keep an accurate picture of how much I am profiting from this endeavor. I am also anal with a touch of ocd so go figure. That could be why I check the loan docs 5x before sending.

Reply by jojo_MN on 5/18/05 1:24pm
Msg #38674

Thanks to all of you. I actually do already have it in a spreadsheet format on excel. I guess there really is no need to have a book also since it has the same information.

Reply by Stephanie Santiago on 5/18/05 2:18pm
Msg #38718

Re: Notary Signing Agent Log...Nicole

I'm with you. It's great to have the formulas set up so very little is entered into the spreadsheet - like the mileage and the notarization value versus the Signing Fee - SE tax totals.

Reply by Marie_TN on 5/18/05 2:25pm
Msg #38723

Re: Notary Signing Agent Log...Nicole

I still am not for sure what is not taxable in notarizing. HELP!

Reply by ERNA_CA on 5/18/05 2:27pm
Msg #38726

Re: Notary Signing Agent Log...Nicole

This is a california answear. The notary fee only is excempt.

Reply by Marie_TN on 5/18/05 2:29pm
Msg #38728

Re: Notary Signing Agent Log...Nicole

Then should I (of course not) assume that what our fees are listed (in TN) that we can charge is what I would look at?

Reply by PAW_Fl on 5/18/05 2:33pm
Msg #38733

Re: Notary Signing Agent Log...Nicole

The state authorized notary fee is only exempt from SE TAX computation. It is still income and must be reported as income. Even in California!

Reply by Marie_TN on 5/18/05 2:35pm
Msg #38735

Re: Notary Signing Agent Log...Nicole

Thanks

Reply by kg/ca on 5/18/05 4:21pm
Msg #38776

I know the courthouse here in Palcer county will give you a free soft cover, if you ask... check around with the county offices... they might be able to lead you in the right direction!