How to Become a Mobile Notary
According to the National Notary Association, a notary is short for a notary public, a public servant appointed by state government to witness the signing of important documents and administer oaths. In order to become a notary, you have to contact your local state government to determine where to go to get the necessary application and application instructions. The requirements may vary by state, but they are typically fairly straightforward and easy to understand. Once you become a notary public, you can work to become a mobile notary.
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Instructions
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Apply to your local state government to become a notary. The requirements may vary so make sure you do your research first. As previously stated, the requirements are typically fairly easy to meet.
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Wait until you receive your notification that your application has been received and you are officially a notary. In some states, you may be notified upon application, but in others you may have to wait to receive a letter.
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Once you receive notice of your approved notary application, you will be given additional information to begin acting as a notary. You will have to purchase a notary seal and journal. The seal can cost from $20 to $50, depending on the type of seal you get. The journal can cost anywhere from $10 to $15. These prices may also vary depending on where you are purchasing your materials.
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Now that you have your materials, you are ready to become a mobile notary. According to The Mobile Notary, a mobile notary is a notary public who travels within the state in which she is appointed to perform their notary duties. You have to let the public know that you are offering notary services and are willing to travel.
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It will take some research to determine the best advertising avenues in your area. You should create a reasonable advertising budget and stick to it. Some good places to advertise are community bulletins, notary search sites like The Mobile Notary and the yellow pages. The last two are great because people will use them when they need a notary. The first one lets your local community know about your services, and many people prefer to work with someone in their area.
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Be consistent. It's going to take some time to build a client base but if you stick with a consistent advertising and marketing push for your services, it should work.
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Tips & Warnings
The fees for notary services can run any where from $0 to $20 depending on where you are and what you're notarizing. You may not be able to work full time as a notary unless you have a large client base of consistently paying clients.
