Episode 225. If you’re looking to add online notarizations to your notary business, here are the questions I would ask your state’s approved platform to make the best decision for you and your business.

1. Will the platform white label my company
2. Is an electronic seal provided
3. Is training included
4. Can I perform a practice session
5. Is there tech support, and what are the hours
6. What are the pricing tiers
7. Can I bring my own clients, wait for notifications, or both
8. How do I edit documents
9. Are you MISMO certified
10. How do I access the electronic journal
11. Where is the journal stored, and for how long
12. Can I do KBA, Biometric, or both authentications

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Episode 224. Should we as Notaries Public accept tips from signers? I’ll share my personal thoughts on the matter. But as a reminder, always follow your state’s laws.

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Episode 223. If you’re asked to notarize a Warranty Deed (WD), a seller might ask you why it lists the price as TEN dollars. On this episode I’ll tell you a little about what a Warranty Deed is, why it says $10, and how I answer their question.

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Episode 222. Oh great, the signer has changed their name. Now the name on the ID does not match the name on the documents. Here are my tips on how I handle that.

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Episode 221. Story time! I’ll share a story where a notary did not ship documents, along with tips for all of you. But please everyone is tracking the documents, please ship them out to put everyone at ease.

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Episode 220. As self-employed notaries public, most of us do not have taxes withheld from pay checks. So it’s important that we act and do what successful business owners do with their money. I’ll share some examples with you on this episode.

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Episode 219. Don’t be a secret agent like James Bond. You want everyone to know that you are in business as a notary public. I’ll share breaking down mental barriers of being a business owner, and some examples of how to shout from the mountain tops that you are open for business.

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Nominee’s State: Utah

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Episode 218. A key to my business’s growth is from referrals and word of mouth. On this episode I want to stress the importance of building a strong notary reputation.

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Nominee Name: Derek Van Otten

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Nominee’s State: Utah

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