Posted by Maranga Ink Resources on 9/1/09 3:47pm
Msg #302496

Tx Notary vs Notario

I had been a Notary Public since 1995 and of course I understand the difference what is the actual Notario Publico in Mexico and in South America, these actually have Law studies.
Perhaps is what the hispanic population have on their back of the head.
As you all perfectly know, we do not need to have/rent/open a Commercial place to run this kind of business. We can do it from home.
You may also had the opportunity to serve borrowers at restaurants and hotels.
Here in Dallas county, Texas, I had the prejudice from people that doesnt understand what kind of work we do serving travellers; like having husband on business here and wife at home, or wichever would be the reason.
We still do a DECENT job serving them at the place they request.
Or perhaps, being single and living all by myself, should I have the prerogative to change the location?
This Notarization job is basically my primary income since 2002. Is slow business by now and I am getting Food Stamps.
I have hopes that the market will turn up for better, who knows, maybe with so much pressure at my back, I would find a location to share close to home......Please let me know of anyone who has a commercial space who might rent me one corner of such space close to home.
Thank you,

Reply by MW/VA on 9/1/09 4:03pm
Msg #302501

Have you considered approaching a small attorney's office or tax service, and asking if you could rent desk space?

Reply by CH2inCA on 9/1/09 4:05pm
Msg #302502

Maranga--

I have to say, as a bilingual notary I often question the Notary/Notario rule.

BUT, I really don't have a clue what you are trying to say in the text of your post!!!!

:0(

Reply by CaliNotary on 9/1/09 4:08pm
Msg #302504

I'm glad I'm not the only one who didn't understand. n/m

Reply by BrendaTx on 9/1/09 4:25pm
Msg #302507

She is looking for direction on IF she can

meet with signers in an office rather than in her home. I am not sure if she doesn't want to go INTO others' homes or not. Not clear on that.

Reply by Linda_H/FL on 9/1/09 4:50pm
Msg #302513

Do you mean on a per case basis (e.g. $20/hour for use of space) or on a steady basis. If business is that slow and money is that tight for you, how do you intend to pay to share office space?

Personally, IMO, you shouldn't be allowing anyone in your home, especially being single and living alone. Meet them at their place or at public place (if allowed under TX closing regulations). I'm married and no one comes to my home for notary work (except my immediate neighbors - all two of them). My zoning regulations don't allow it AND I don't want clients to know where I live.

I agree with the other poster about contacting local TC's and see if you can work there....maybe even get a part-time job to get you through AND help serve your clients.

MHO

Reply by LKT/CA on 9/1/09 5:46pm
Msg #302518

Save your money.....easily, for general notary work, you can meet clients at Starbucks, McDonalds, the library, Pizza Hut, any place with booths and/or tables w/chairs near your home.