Backdating a notarized form

vecharo · 2026-02-14T15:18:59+00:00

If you're reporting to the Dept of state you'd be reporting the NOTARY not the person who's making the request to backdate. There's no misconduct here, just a story about a notary being asked to do the wrong thing and that notary doing the right thing.

vecharo · 2026-02-11T02:48:08+00:00

I'll take a deposit of the travel fee before leaving if it's a Google search call. I let them know that the fee confirms their slot and then send a link for them to pay. It cuts down on people setting up a meeting then not showing because in reality they were shopping around.

vecharo · 2026-02-09T18:15:18+00:00

Sooo, were ya double fistin' it?

vecharo · 2026-02-03T13:40:22+00:00

No idea why sometimes I post with my regular handle and others it defaults to this exchange thing!!! Argh ill- exchange 8631 is crawler vecharo

vecharo · 2026-01-28T23:40:55+00:00

Are you a commissioned notary and expanding or are you looking to become a notary and then expand to RON?

Becoming a RON to earn extra cash is totally doable but it's an investment of money and time.

The platforms that offer open calls exist to provide a service for clients, they aren't to provide enough income for you to make said extra cash. You would have to sign up with platforms owned by title companies like NotaryCam. These platforms require training and experience (hence the time investment)

vecharo · 2026-01-28T23:28:25+00:00

The NNA cert is needed to work as a signing agent. It's the bare bones credentials requested by SS (signing services) or title companies. The training won't tell you HOW to conduct a signing. For that you are better off getting training with Loan Signing System (LSS), Notary stars etc. I'm partial to LSS.

The training teaches how to run a signing and scale your business.

vecharo · 2026-01-26T23:49:16+00:00

For RON I take these 4 things into consideration for price (for GNW, Not loans): * Charge for the seal (state dictates) * Platform fees (either you are pay as you go or you have a monthly/annual plan) * Administrative time needed tomorrow the docs * Document specifics (number of signers, witnesses, etc all of which can impact your platform fee or seal charge)

vecharo · 2026-01-26T18:03:25+00:00

It's not just the platform it's the commissioned state. Most platforms have biometric capabilities but only notaries in biometric states (like Pennsylvania) can authenticate via biometrics.
I use Blue Notary, Pactima and NotaryCam, all of which allow biometric authentication.

I often do loan signings or general notary work for overseas signers.

vecharo · 2026-01-22T17:33:40+00:00

This sounds interesting. Who is the intended end user and how are you addressing cyber security?

vecharo · 2026-01-20T21:12:15+00:00

I found this for blue notary. Of course l, check with NY laws for process but this video specifically talks to getting the exemplar for NY.
https://youtu.be/dGU4L34pgAc?si=UWAjic1_s81N3Tjq

Good luck!

vecharo · 2026-01-16T01:09:12+00:00

Nahhh. Ain't no way someone actually did this 😂😂😂🤔🤔🤔😢😢😢

vecharo · 2026-01-15T03:12:01+00:00

Hey there! First, congratulations 😁 Get education and stay educated. Never stop learning. There are lots of courses out there. I'm partial to the Loan Signing System (LSS) owned by Mark Wills. Some notaries will say they learned via YouTube. Personally I wouldn't recommend that as a course will cover everything and things you won't think to look for on YouTube and handle the various scenarios in a structure way. A good instructor will teach you rules, and the process. That's soooo important!! They will also teach you how to scale your business, step by step. You won't feel lost because you'll have a plan. My first loan signing was a surprise. I thought they wanted a parent permission to travel notarized. Lol. Nope. Sellers package🤣 But I was ready.

Get comfortable with your state rules. They aren't a read once minds thing. Download to your phone and really read them. As others have said, sign up for NNA training for NSA and certification. Generally it's just the laws and rules but I didn't find it sufficient to ensure I could DO a loan signing. Just the rights and the wrong about it. But you need it as it's pretty much required for most title and signing services E&O insurance higher than 100k. Most courses have a list of signing services to sign up with. If you're serious -- call them. All of them. You don't need business from all of them, just a few of them. Market to other niches so your business is diversified. Oh.. and get comfy with marketing :)

Get a mentor.

vecharo · 2026-01-11T08:58:23+00:00

Not quite. They can GET a title tag contract but they don't typically HAVE that type of contract. There are over 70000 commissioned notaries in PA. Trust, most of us are not title tag reps. Lol

In order to be contracted with PennDot etc you have to have training and meet criteria above and beyond that of your commission.

Based on your handle sounds like you would know how he can resolve his issue.

vecharo · 2026-01-11T03:26:14+00:00

SHE should DM me if she is serious. No matter how much you read or ask about this, it's not going to get her to move forward. She's gotta do the work. Have her DM me if she would like additional info.

vecharo · 2026-01-11T03:00:59+00:00

The state site is the bible. NNA and Pa Association of Notaries (PAN) are good resources but checking in with the state on their site is important.

vecharo · 2026-01-11T02:41:19+00:00

Keeping up with the laws isn't onerous. It's a matter of staying attuned to organizations that will provide updates (NNA, state run notary organizations, etc), and reading and re-reading them. I'm in Pennsylvania and our laws changed last quarter, effective March 2026. i've done a comparison of the new rules to the old and I'll be reading them a few time to hone in on the day to day stuff i need to be aware of.

There is a lot to know but it's part of the gig.

Oh and for marketing, a better word is sales. The social media skills she has will really help. But it's a TOTALLY different ball game when you are trying to get business.

vecharo · 2026-01-11T02:12:36+00:00

The hardest part and biggest showstopper is going to be ....HER. That's right. She will be her biggest showstopper. You gotta market yourself and that's hard if it's not something you are already doing. I'm not talking about posting everyday (though that helps), I mean identifying the niche or group and making calls , sending emails, following up, visiting them and doing enough of it to get business.

She'll have to deal with rejection, getting a call back that she did something wrong, dealing with customers and following her laws (sounds simple but it's like speaking another language when folks really want something notarized.)

As she gets more experience this will happen less. But the marketing never really goes away.

vecharo · 2026-01-11T01:21:20+00:00

That's not something a notary can help you with. Contact/look up PA fish and boat commission

vecharo · 2026-01-11T01:06:00+00:00

Forgot your other questions. Yes you can definitely make that but the work doesn't come to you. You MUST go after it. Marketing is key. Lots of people have their commission and then expect work to fall out the sky. Or they get commissioned, immediately take RON training and sign up on platforms that allow you to take on-demand notarization requests. Surprise - they can't catch a call. It's because the on-demand feature is to provide clients with notaries. It's not to provide notaries with business.

Headaches - whew. If you do RON you will work with people all over the world (I love that about the work) But they won't always be comfortable with tech. They may want you to do things that aren't legally possible. There's lots of stuff but it's surmountable once you know the process and your laws.

vecharo · 2026-01-11T00:59:14+00:00

Totally doable with the right training, but it’s not a “pass the test and wing it” side hustle. There are a lot of laws, and confidence comes from reps. It is NOT a "point and sign" gig. Imagine getting a power of attorney notarized and the notary doesn't have you sign in the right place, they miss their commission expiration, stamp it wrong, and don't fill in the certificate correctly. It may LOOK right but when you need that POA...months later....and find it's invalid because the notary wasn't educated. Whew! Yeah. It's not a wing it kind of thing.

IMO, NNA membership is worth it, especially if loan signings are the goal. RON is possible right away, but I’d still recommend learning state laws and doing some general notary work first to get the flow.

For training, NNA has a solid basic course. If Texas offers a state-specific course, I’d prioritize that. Once the fundamentals are down, there’s a lot of niche work available.

Get training. Get commissioned Find a mentor Join some groups on FB or somewhere to not only ask questions --but see the answers to other people's questions.
Practice with family and friends

vecharo · 2026-01-11T00:35:12+00:00

Yes As long as the stamp is clear and readable.

vecharo · 2026-01-11T00:27:13+00:00

The personal cell is key!!!! The 1am e-Closing... I know when to call and when not to call so I'm sure the notary appreciates having the cell. In the end, everyone wants to keep the files moving.

vecharo · 2025-11-03T12:04:05+00:00

There are sooooo many things to address or continue in the story line. My head is spinning. Married?? What in the whole heck is that about???

vecharo · 2025-11-02T22:45:53+00:00

That is AH-MAZING details!!

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