Any Notaries Public Among Us?

[Bertha Venation]

I have the chance to become a notary public. My firm will pay for my training and materials and give me a small annual stipend. I'd have to be on call to notarize anything for anyone in the building at any time I am there.

If you're a notary, why did you become one? What is your profession? How much of your time does it take? Can you tell me anything that would be helpful as I make my decision?

Thanks!

[pagerbear]

1. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!!

For saying notaries public instead of notary publics. I could kiss you!

[Bertha Venation]

3. Bear, if I didn't know it's

"notaries public," I wouldn't have any business becoming one, now would I? ;)

[liberalhistorian]

2. I became a notary because, as

a paralegal, it was a job necessity. It's really not that hard or time-consuming a process. You register to take the test, pick up a test booklet from your local court, study it, take the test, pass the test, wait to receive your notary certificate from the state secretary of state's office, then register with the court, and voila, you're a notary for five years. It has to be renewed every five years. No big deal, really. My boss paid for everything.

[xcentrik]

4. Yes, yes.

It is very convenient, although, as a real estate lawyer who gets to notarize literally hundreds of documents, I would say that.

[ScreamingMeemie]

5. My mother is a banker and notary public. It is very handy in many

aspects of work. The neighbors also enjoy it. :hi: I say go for it!!

[Bertha Venation]

7. Unfortunately, I don't think I could serve the neighbors.

I'll be a notary for the District of Columbia. I guess I could go for MD on my own, too. Will have to look into the costs.

Thanks!

[southerngirlwriter]

6. My best friend is one.

A matter of convenience. We were working in a small business incubator (a large building with about 15 different small businesses) and people were always bitching and griping about having to go wait in line at Kroger's (which has a notary public on duty for free during the day). He likes it. It's very convenient for all the neighbors, friends, family, co-workers, etc.

[Bertha Venation]

8. Hmm... being a convenience...

I like it! ;)

[commander bunnypants]

9. It is very easy

I originally did it for my company. I am a MSW. But my company is arrears to me and I am currently refusing till they pay up.

DDQM

[libertad]

10. I am a notary public and it took about an hour of my time

it can come in handy. My employer paid for everything.

[Raven]

11. I'm a Notary...have been one for years.

I'm a lawyer in real estate so it has come in very handy. The training is not bad at all, you just have to learn things like what kind of identification you need to get from people and what things you can and cannot notarize. If you are going to be available for alot of people, I would suggest that you set certain hours when you would be available to offer this service. You should probably keep a "Notary Book" where you record each person's signature, address and driver's license number. Good luck! :-)