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So You Want to be a Notary Public


I wanted to become a Notary Public.

So then I started surfing around the internet looking for information on how to become a Notary Public. I got a headache and then went to bed. Where do you even start? With all the information that I was getting I might as well have been trying to read Chinese.

I thought there should be an easy way to read and understand all the information, especially if you have no prior knowledge about being a Notary. I was hoping for a "Notary Guide for Dummies" kind of information. Can't there just be a user-friendly website that is not confusing?

Why would someone consider becoming a Notary Public?

How does unlimited earning potential sound for starters. And being your own boss. You can work from home. You can take time off if you want, use being a Notary Public as a second job, your mind is the limit. You can have a lot of freedom in how you approach your job. Set your own hours and enjoy the benefits of having your own business.

Sounds great! Now where do I start??

Stop! Before you start, make sure you meet these requirements....

Requirements:

1. At least 18 years of age

2. NO felony conviction

If you meet these requirements, congratulations and now let's move on.

If you look around from website to website, you can say huh? There is so much different information from one site to the next! Help!

Actually the steps you take for becoming a Notary vary from state to state and jurisdiction. But what you can count on for each state typically include:

 

Educational Course

Examination

Application

Fee

Oath

So what should you know before you start to investigate the steps that your particular state does in order to become a Notary Public? You got it! Go ahead and say it out loud:

  • Education Course
  • Examination
  • Application
  • Fee
  • Oath


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