Posted by Stephanie Murray on 11/3/06 8:55pm
Msg #157191

How do I become a Mobile Notary?

I am a notary and would like to know more about becoming a Mobile Notary. Can anyone tell me where to go to get started?

Thanks!

Reply by cassiewi on 11/3/06 9:08pm
Msg #157194

Use the orange search button above and search for message #33325 entitled almost everything you need to be successful, there's tons of information there. Happy reading!

Reply by Pamela on 11/3/06 9:08pm
Msg #157195

Stephanie, Re: How do I become a Mobile Notary?

A "Mobile Notary" is a notary who is on "wheels".
Meaning that, a notary who travels to a customer's
location (i.e. home, business, school etc. . .) for
a notarization.

Pam

Reply by Stephanie Murray on 11/3/06 9:12pm
Msg #157196

Re: Stephanie, Re: How do I become a Mobile Notary?

I know what it is. I was just wondering what I had to do to get started. I am already a notary, so do I just start signing up with companies? I worked as a paralegal before I had my girls, now I am a stay at home mom and thought it would be neat to do something like this. We just refinanced our house and the notary who came out was telling me about it. It caught my attention quick.

Thanks!

Reply by Charles_Ca on 11/3/06 9:34pm
Msg #157200

Stephanie, you might not like the reply but Pamela told you

the extent of the job. You get in your car, you charge for the trip and voila! YOU are a mobile notary. I don't knwo why people have to make things so complicated. That is all there is to it! Of course it helps of you know the different loan documents. Yes, start signing up with companies! I'm sorry its not rocket science!

Reply by Charles_Ca on 11/3/06 9:37pm
Msg #157201

PS: Do use the orange search button, it will tell you

everything you ever wanted to know and everything you did not even know to ask! Go back to the beginning and read the posts and there is one post that I don't know the number of off hand but that is the key to everything. I am sure someone will be kind enough to supply it for you!

Reply by Charles_Ca on 11/3/06 9:40pm
Msg #157202

PPS: If you drop the atitude we can have you working

Monday. Where are you located? There are some areas that are saturated with notaries.

Reply by CaliNotary on 11/3/06 11:43pm
Msg #157229

What attitude? n/m

Reply by Charles_Ca on 11/4/06 12:11am
Msg #157231

Re: What attitude? Oh chill out, your friend does wine

I do tequila! You should be more understanding, I am a male lesbian, I got this thing for women!

Reply by Poppy on 11/4/06 9:58am
Msg #157280

CHARLES! Straighten up and fly right young man! Don't

make me come over there and spank you...

Reply by Charm_AL on 11/4/06 10:11am
Msg #157284

Re: CHARLES! Straighten up and fly right young man! Don't

Rut Ro!

Reply by Poppy on 11/4/06 10:18am
Msg #157290

Quiet scooby.. I don't want to wake up Charles... I'm hoping

he'll sleep through my post! ;-)

Reply by Charles_Ca on 11/4/06 11:02am
Msg #157300

Don't sweat it Poppy, that post deals with history! n/m

Reply by Poppy on 11/4/06 11:19am
Msg #157303

Charles, I knew you were a big ol'Teddy Bear at heart! n/m

Reply by Stephanie Murray on 11/4/06 9:25am
Msg #157264

Re: PPS: If you drop the atitude we can have you working

First of all, thank you to everyone who replied to my question. With the exception of Charles Ca. I appreciate it.

Second, Charles Ca, I do not know what post you read that had an attitude, but it was not mine. People like you make me sick and should not be allowed to post. There was NO REASON for the responses you sent me. If you feel the need to be a jerk, do it on someone elses post. NOT MINE! Now, you can say I have an "attitude".

Reply by Poppy on 11/4/06 10:14am
Msg #157288

Stephanie, don't be too hard on Charles.. He's a good guy

sometimes he hides it well. But if you read between the lines you'll come up with some good stuff... You've been given some good advice. Read the post mentioned a couple of times in this thread. It's loaded with good information. You have a good head start in that you're already a notary. It isn't rocket science but it isn't always as simplistic as that statement implies either. If we mess up it could create big problems for the borrowers and potentially cost them big bucks as well....So good for you for asking questions and working to gain the knowledge needed to be great at what you do!
Stay around feel free to ask away... You'll get answers... Compare what is said to what you know and what is in your states manual and you'll be fine. Don't sweat the small stuff and don't take things personally. This board is exactly what you need to learn how to deal with the many, many personalities you will come across in the borrowers you will serve.
As far as the mortgage docs go if you've purchased a home pull out your docs and read through them. Ask family members if you can read through theirs and my best advice is to purchase the Signing Registry manual and go through paws website!

Good Luck! I look forward to reading your posts and hopefully learing a thing or two from you in the future... "smiles" Poppy

Reply by Charles_Ca on 11/4/06 10:57am
Msg #157299

Stephanie, thank you for making my point! n/m

Reply by CaliNotary on 11/4/06 11:58am
Msg #157310

Give me a break

There wasn't a hint of attitude in the posts that you chastised her about. She didn't make your point, your comment created a situation where she would likely, and rightfully, respond with attitude. I think she should have told you to stick your attitude up your ass, personally

If you wanted to chastise her for anything, you should have chastised her for the question itself and her not reading the big yellow box that appeared when she made her post, the one that said not to ask questions like "how do I get started".

Reply by Charles_Ca on 11/4/06 12:47pm
Msg #157314

That's your opinion, I know that you stand for nothing

I know that you have no backbone and all you do is spew your wothless diatribe around

Reply by CaliNotary on 11/4/06 5:57pm
Msg #157334

Re: That's your opinion, I know that you stand for nothing

And I know you haven't made a lick of sense in this entire thread. They say the mind is the first thing to go, sad to see it in action like this.

Reply by BarbaraL_CA on 11/3/06 11:19pm
Msg #157224

Orange search button, msg #33325...

Cassie already mentioned this. It WLL open your eyes and tell you everything you need to know and more.

Reply by LkArrowhd/CA on 11/4/06 9:21am
Msg #157262

Re: Stephanie- As Charles mentioned it is not Rocket Science

but COMMON SENSE is key here.......just a thought......my advise is a freebie.

Reply by Stephanie Murray on 11/4/06 9:42am
Msg #157275

Re: Stephanie- As Charles mentioned it is not Rocket Science

Thank you for your adivCe. I do have common sense. I asked a simple question. I guess I was wrong thinking this was the place to do it.

Reply by LkArrowhd/CA on 11/4/06 9:47am
Msg #157277

Re: Stephanie thanks for the spelling correction and I'm

sorry but common sense is huge in this field........as through life.......and I thought I gave a simple answer....Now Stephanie don't be that way........it is a nice board....post away....

Reply by AngelinaAZ on 11/4/06 8:21pm
Msg #157341

OMG.... Thanks for the what?????????

Thanks for the spelling correction??? Axel, you are cracking me up!!! I love it that you take things with a grain of salt and don't let this kind of stuff annoy you. You are a better person than me!!!

Stephanie... sweetie pie... if you are going to be CORRECTING SPELLING... you may as well SPELL IT RIGHT YOURSELF. Last time I looked... it wasn't *adivice*.... hmmm.

Reply by AngelinaAZ on 11/4/06 8:25pm
Msg #157342

...or adivCe.. or whatever it was... it was wrong. n/m

Reply by Charm_AL on 11/5/06 10:14am
Msg #157363

actually...

advice was right, she happened to capitalize the c. When you are seeking advice it is good when people advise you.
I don't understand why this poster was attacked in the manner that you all saw fit. She's a notary public with a question of how to get started as a 'mobile notary'.

Reply by Charm_AL on 11/5/06 10:16am
Msg #157364

Re: actually...and

jumping someone for a spelling error? C'mon people we're bigger than that!

Reply by AngelinaAZ on 11/5/06 11:47am
Msg #157377

Read it again Charm... look closely... LOL n/m

Reply by AngelinaAZ on 11/5/06 12:09pm
Msg #157388

... and

***I don't understand why this poster was attacked in the manner that you all saw fit. She's a notary public with a question of how to get started as a 'mobile notary'.***

I didn't attack anybody for anything... all I did was tell Stephanie that if she was going to correct Axel for her spelling... she might want to spell it right herself.

As far as Stephanie's question about How to become a Mobile Notary... I have my own opinions on it... and I will continue to keep to myself.

Reply by Sylvia_FL on 11/4/06 11:11am
Msg #157302

Re: Stephanie- As Charles mentioned it is not Rocket Science

Stephanie
You got some good replies. You asked how to become a Mobile Notary. A Mobile Notary, as has been said, is a notary who travels to the client to notarize the document in question. I am a mobile notary and charge my state's allowable charge for the notarization plus a reasonable travel fee.
I am also a loan signing agent, which is, I believe, what you really meant. Someone indicated the message number of the post that will help you the most. That post will be the most helpful to you in knowing how to be a loan signing agent.

Reply by CaliNotary on 11/4/06 12:01pm
Msg #157311

Where you were wrong

Was not reading the message that appeared on your screen, highlighted in yellow, when you made your initial post. It said:

Important Notice
If you are going to ask a question, please consider consulting the Search feature before doing so. Many questions have been asked and answered repeatedly on this forum by expert notaries: Should I buy a laser printer? • What are e-docs? • What is a signing agent? • How much should I charge? • How do I get started? Answers to questions like these are just a few clicks away!

Reply by Stephanie Murray on 11/4/06 1:44pm
Msg #157317

Re: Where you were wrong

You are right. I should have read before I posted. I just did not see it. My mistake.

On the other hand. I realize that people get ill when someone posts something that has already been posted and replied to 100 times, BUT if you feel that way then just do not reply to the post. It is that simple. There is no need for people to be ugly. Just do not reply to it.

And, thank you for the "Give me a break" response.

Reply by CaliNotary on 11/4/06 6:00pm
Msg #157335

Re: Where you were wrong

Well I'm the reigning king of attitude around here, so I definitely know it when I see it.

But don't mind Charles, he's a blowhard and a bonehead. He'll occasionally contribute something helpful, you just have to dig through a lot of self righteous windbagging to find it.

Reply by Ernest__CT on 11/4/06 8:46am
Msg #157252

"Mobile Notary" versus "Notary Signing Agent"

Let's be clear: The description of "Mobile Notary" as presented was extremely clear. Put on rollerskates, ride a bike, drive a car, take a train, and you've become a Mobile Notary.

A Notary Signing Agent is a whole 'nother thing entirely. Think about becoming a Notary Signing Agent only AFTER knowing your state's notary rules and laws inside and out and having quite a few vanilla notarizations in your journal.

Becoming an NSA takes a lot of effort to learn the documents. Take a course, such as The Signing Registry offers. Only after you've studied should you think about advertising your services as an NSA.

Reply by Stephanie Murray on 11/4/06 11:51am
Msg #157309

Re: "Mobile Notary" versus "Notary Signing Agent"

Thanks to all who have provided me with great information. I never intended to have an argument going on this site. I just asked a simple question. I did not want sarcastic comments or rude responses. I wasn't being ugly, I did not expect anyone else to be.

I was not aware that there was a difference in a mobile notary and a signing agent. I just refinanced my house and the lady told me to do a search for mobile notary if I was interested in doing what she done. So, that is what I have done. I think I have enough information to get started.

Thanks again to everyone!

Reply by Ernest__CT on 11/4/06 12:08pm
Msg #157312

On behalf of all, you're welcome!

There is a lot of confusion about the differences among "Notary Public", "Mobile (or Traveling) Notary Public", and "Notary Signing Agent". Some of us are not happy with those designations and want to use others instead.

There are a lot of "certifications" out there on the Web. Do your research before falling for the hype.

Good luck!

Reply by SarahBeth_CA on 11/4/06 3:31pm
Msg #157323

You do realize that she is

your direct competition and unless she was completely stupid she wouldn't have said any more than she did. The best advice you got in this thread are 2 things. 1.Use the orange search button before posting a ? Even many of the not so basic ?'s already have lots of info on them. 2.Read the thread starting with #33325. Have you read 33325 yet?

You see when you come in and ask what you did without researching at first you will be considered "lazy" by the members of this forum. You asked a simple question that has been asked and answered. All of the info you need and more is here if you look for it. In fact the replies you got were pretty mild. Get a thick skin if you want to survive in this business. You are better off getting a straight forward blunt correct answer to your question than some candy coated don't want to hurt your wittle feelings answer. Lastly don't take things personally. Good Luck.

Reply by Stephanie Murray on 11/4/06 4:48pm
Msg #157330

Re: You do realize that she is

I am not taking it personally. You do not have to be rude regardless. Like I said in my previous post, I did not see where you had to "research" it first and if you do not like the question I asked, then don't answer it. This was the first website I came to, and posted before reading it all the way. Again, my mistake, but uncalled for with the rude responses. I have read the 33325 post and I am going from there with it.

Thanks again!

Reply by CaliNotary on 11/4/06 6:04pm
Msg #157336

Re: You do realize that she is

"Again, my mistake, but uncalled for with the rude responses."

That's the way it is on this board, a lot of us just call it as we see it.

You need to get over the "you're so rude" thing pretty quickly if you want to get anything from this board and stop telling us how we should or shouldn't respond to posts on here. If we're rude, we're rude, suck it up and deal with it like an adult. Which is, focus on the message, not the way the message is delivered.

It's a good skill to have in this industry because you'll have to deal with WAY ruder than you'll find on this board.

Reply by Charm_AL on 11/5/06 10:30am
Msg #157365

Re: You do realize that she is

Sarah...if this is directed to me, yes, I realize she is competition, but you know what? I couldn't care less. I know that I am good at what I do, and have many companies that call me first because they know if I can't do it I will refer them to someone who can.
I actually pass out work to those in my network. Here it is a group effort and yes, I make enough to call this a profitable business.

Reply by SarahBeth_CA on 11/5/06 11:25am
Msg #157371

Nope it was for Steph

Her asking the sa that came to her house about the business. My comment was just a don't be surprised that you didn't get much info because the sa is going to look at her as newbie competition. Building networks of experienced sa's is an entirely different subject.

I just don't get her response to me at all when she used "you" towards me in her being rude comment. I wasn't rude at all. You know me if I intend on being rude there's no mistaking it. When I shoot flames I don't use a match, I bring out the torch. If she really intended to say I was rude she's got a rude awakening coming to her the first time she has to deal with a pushy lo at eom or a pizzed off bo looking at numbers that are nothing like they expected them to be.

Reply by Charm_AL on 11/5/06 11:38am
Msg #157373

Re: Nope it was for Steph

understood Sarah...I got a nice big torch myself, and I don't know why, but I feel like using it today better get out in nature or something.

Reply by CaliNotary on 11/5/06 11:56am
Msg #157383

Re: You do realize that she is

"I actually pass out work to those in my network. Here it is a group effort and yes, I make enough to call this a profitable business"

Do you really want people in your network who are so inexperienced they don't even know that a signing agent is called a signing agent? Doesn't that kind of defeat the point of a network?

Reply by Charm_AL on 11/5/06 11:59am
Msg #157384

Re: You do realize that she is

no Cali, she obviously is not qualified. That wasn't my point at all, everyone in the network has 300+ signings and references

Reply by Charm_AL on 11/4/06 4:15pm
Msg #157324

Stephanie...

call me