by Valerie | Aug 9, 2026 | Education
Saying yes was the hard part. You had the conversation last month — the honest one, about whether you were really ready to start a notary business instead of just holding a commission. You said yes. Maybe you already have the certificate on the wall. Now comes the...
by Valerie | Aug 2, 2026 | Apostille, Education
A parent calls because their child’s school transcript has to be used overseas. A student needs a diploma accepted by an international university. Another client is relocating abroad and needs a birth certificate recognized in another country. Then comes the...
by Valerie | Jul 26, 2026 | Education
This post is not for notaries who are already deep into the work. It is for the person who is almost ready – but keeps almost being ready. The person who has been researching notary work for months. The person who has watched the videos, saved the training...
by Valerie | Jul 19, 2026 | Education
You have done the research. You know what a notary does. You may already have your commission, or you may be close. You have started thinking about booking your first client. Before you do, there are five questions worth sitting with honestly. Not to discourage you....
by Valerie | Jul 12, 2026 | Education, Notary Public
Most aspiring notaries make the same mistake before they spend their first dollar: they try to figure out how to become a notary without first deciding what kind of notary they want to be. Those are not the same question. And confusing them can get expensive. The...
by Valerie | Jun 21, 2026 | Blog, Education
When people first think about becoming a notary, they usually picture the simple part. Someone needs a document notarized. The notary checks the ID. The signer signs. The notary completes the certificate, places the stamp, and the appointment is done. And yes,...
