Posted by Kelly Shoup on 9/18/09 1:29pm
Msg #304271

New Notary

This maybe a very stupid question, but i am just becoming a notary and need to get my surety bond completed. Any idea where i can get this completed at? i live in pittsburgh pa.

Reply by Stamper_WI on 9/18/09 1:40pm
Msg #304275

You can get one here. Look in Notary Supplies.
When I started out, my insurance agents for houses and cars was able to get me one as well. Now I get it here. Its faster.

Reply by Jones - Chelley on 9/18/09 1:54pm
Msg #304276

Go to Pan in downtown Pittsburgh.

Reply by Charles_Ca on 9/18/09 2:03pm
Msg #304277

Re: New Notary - I likek Notary Rotary, just look in

The supplies tab section. I am a licensed insurance broker and sell a lot ofd bonds but prefer to buy my Notary bonds here. they are cheaper, with less hassel and it supports what I consider to be the best Notary site on the web. Go Harry! while you are at it consider a Premiere subscription here, it will help you avoid a nasty and painful learning curve. Good luck and welcome aboard!

Reply by Kelly Shoup on 9/18/09 3:26pm
Msg #304301

Re: New Notary - I likek Notary Rotary, just look in

i have a bond from national notary assocaition but just dont know where to go for get the bond completed ( filled out).

Reply by Yoli/CA on 9/18/09 3:47pm
Msg #304307

Re: New Notary - I likek Notary Rotary, just look in

Ask your SOS. In California, we are required to take oath and file bond with County Clerk.

Reply by Kelly Shoup on 9/18/09 4:09pm
Msg #304308

Re: New Notary - I likek Notary Rotary, just look in

that is what we are to do also. i just do not know where to go to get the bond filled out by indivisdual or corporation

Reply by Yoli/CA on 9/18/09 4:30pm
Msg #304311

Re: New Notary - I likek Notary Rotary, just look in

I get my bond through NotRot and am not familiar with NNA bond. NotRot bond is already completely filled out.

You may want to contact NNA, or whoever issues their bond, for further guidance. Sorry.

Reply by Linda_H/FL on 9/18/09 5:15pm
Msg #304313

Re: New Notary - I likek Notary Rotary, just look in

"i have a bond from national notary assocaition but just dont know where to go for get the bond completed ( filled out). "

Kelly - did you go through NNA for your notary training and commission? I did when I was getting my FL commission, and they handled everything, including filing the bond with the state for me. Check with NNA - they may have already done it and you may be able to get a copy of the completed one either from them or from your SOS.

Reply by MW/VA on 9/18/09 2:07pm
Msg #304280

It's not a stupid question, Kelly. NotaryRotary is a good source for everything you require--bond, e & o insurance, stamps, journals, etc. It's also a good place to get a background check, if you think you're going to need one. You didn't say--are you planning to do loan signing work? Best of luck to you.

Reply by Yoli/CA on 9/18/09 2:42pm
Msg #304292

Welcome to Notary Rotary, Kelly, and good luck!

Reply by Kelly Shoup on 9/18/09 3:27pm
Msg #304302

yes i plan on doing notary signing work

Reply by MW/VA on 9/18/09 3:36pm
Msg #304305

I would suggest you use the orange search button for message #33325. It contains a lot of info about getting started in this business. This is a very tough time and many notaries are getting out of the biz because there isn't enough work to sustain them. I wish you well. I'm sure you did your research before investing the money it takes for start-up.

Reply by Susan Fischer on 9/19/09 12:19am
Msg #304335

Along with the excellent suggestions above, might I add that

punctuation is still a tell-tale sign of competence in our language.

One might do well not to mistake the common 'texting' abrievations for acceptable business language.

Even an elementary command of our language, such as capitalization, says much about who we are, and the care we take.

Reply by jba/fl on 9/19/09 7:37am
Msg #304340

I am in total agreement with all Susan's statements. U SHD 2 n/m