Posted by Sophia Brown on 5/19/05 11:53am
Msg #38996

new notary

Hello,
I am a new notary, and I have received a couple of calls, regarding signings, but when I don't
have any references or prior signing experience, they seem to shy away. Can someone give me
some idea as to how to overcome this obstabcle??

Reply by Charm_AL on 5/19/05 11:58am
Msg #38997

Welcome!
This question has been discussed many times.
The best thing to do is to sign up with as many companies as you can, there are good ones on this site under signing services.
Everyone starts somewhere and you'll just have to find ways to get yourself out there as much as possible.
My first call was from a SS looking at this site for a SA, I suggest you become a premiere member and write a professional comment about yourself. It'll come sooner or later.
Also, signing up on websites like this is good for exposure.

Reply by Ernest_CT on 5/19/05 12:21pm
Msg #39003

Welcome

When you post messages, please inclusde the two-letter abbreviation for your state in the Author field. It will help everyone give you answers specific to your state.

Echoing the advice posted Charm, and countless other people, please read all the posts on this Forum. Yes, all the way back to the beginning. You'll find valuable advice on companies that will help you get started, and priceless advice on what companies to avoid! We're not being harsh in asking you to read previous posts; it will help you more than any course you could take.

Good luck!

Reply by Sophia Brown on 5/19/05 12:41pm
Msg #39006

Re: Welcome

Thanks,
I already got some very good advice from previous postings, I will definitely look for those
companies that will help me get started.... and be patient..

Reply by chelleCA on 5/19/05 2:41pm
Msg #39049

Re: I'm also new

I signed up with about 100 comapnies and I also received calls that asked about experience and they told me that the particular signing they were calling about needed to have experience. The same company called me back last night and I have a signing for them tomorrow.

There are companies that will give you a chance, it took me a couple months to actually get my first signing.

Hang in there!!

Michelle