Posted by Lisa McQueen on 2/20/12 10:10am
Msg #412379

Memberships

I just discovered the American Society of Notaries and was curious if other notaries think it's worth it to be a member. I was surprised that I hadn't stumbled on it before in all of my notary we surfing.

Reply by CopperheadVA on 2/20/12 10:32am
Msg #412380

It depends upon the reason you are considering joining. If you are looking for membership in a professional industry association, then it's worth joining. If you are looking at membership to increase your business calls from new clients, my experience was that it did not accomplish that. I was a member for one year.

Reply by 101livescan on 2/20/12 10:35am
Msg #412382

It's a long standing association with a lot of integrity and good knowledge base. However, I never did receive any tangible business from this site. I was a member in the early days of this business, but have not renewed because I needed to watch my expenses and only belong to those boards that result in profitable opportunities.

Reply by Linda_H/FL on 2/20/12 10:39am
Msg #412383

Ditto...information coming from that site is much more

reliable than the "other" place and for that I was thankful. As for business, I don't think it's structured to bring business in and I can't ever say anyone ever said they found me there. As for discounts on supplies, etc, I just got mine here.

JMO

Reply by Linda_H/FL on 2/20/12 10:39am
Msg #412384

Forgot to mention - I did not renew last year. n/m

Reply by jba/fl on 2/20/12 10:43am
Msg #412385

I did not renew last year. n/m

Reply by Lisa McQueen on 2/20/12 11:12am
Msg #412388

Thanks for the info! I think my money will be spent better elsewhere.

Reply by FlaNotary2 on 2/20/12 12:16pm
Msg #412397

I am a member of all three main societies

They are all good in their own ways. The ASN is good, especially for us Florida notaries, because they are based in Florida. Their supplies are decent quality and I like their journal.

Reply by BobbiCT on 2/21/12 7:24am
Msg #412479

Professional Association to increase your KNOWLEDGE

I belong for the notarial and general knowledge I gain from this membership. ASN focuses on the notary as a public official and the "notary public" world.

It is not a company targeted to grow your business as a signing agent, legal employee, or market your services as a "trusted" notary vs. a public low-paid official.

Reply by Keys_Notary on 2/22/12 1:24pm
Msg #412631

Re: Professional Association to increase your KNOWLEDGE

Seems there was a change in ownership (?) about 2 years ago. I've been a member for over 10 years. Suddenly I wasn't listed and the site wouldn't show any Florida notaries that I used to refer to. When I contacted they said there was a 'management change & web redesign". Since then I haven't renewed, nor did I get any correspondence requesting renewal.