Congradulations!!

You've decided to become a Notary. Below are a few of things you will most likely need to get started.

• Mandatory Notary Course- This is a course required by Law in most states.
• Certified Signing Agents- This course is not required, but a good way to get familair with loan docs.
•  Active Notary commission -Upon finishing the course and passing the test you will have your commission
• Journal-Required to keep a record of your signings
• Notary Seal- Your stamp with your commission #
• Pen (blue & black)- some lenders want the originals signed in blue.
• Invoice- Without an invoice you may not get paid
• Loose Certificates-Most Certificates and forms can be found on our forms page.
• Notary Bond- Required in most states
• E & O insurance- Not required in most states but HIGHLY recommended
• Computer-Because of growing technology the most common way to receive loan documents is via the Internet AKA- (e-docs), Electronic Loan Documents.
•  Cell Phone-Is a must, if you want to keep working
• Business Cards- Keep it simple
•  Fax Machine- Laser recommended but not required
• Printer-A laser printer that can print legal and letter-sized documents.
• Reliable Transportation
• DSL or Cable- HIGHLY recommended is cable or DSL Internet access. You may be downloading loan documents of up to 100 pages per set.  Internet Service Provider (ISP) allows downloading these larger files.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader- You need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view some of  documents in PDF. If you do not have it, download for free.

More information can be found by visiting sites on our Link Page.  

 Make copy’s of your:

• Notary Commission,
• Signing Agent Certification
• Bond

Laminate them and carry each one with you to all assignments. Just in case the borrowers, or lenders want proof of insurance and certification.