Let’s be honest. Most of us have seen (or have been) the notary fumbling through oaths, and it is not a great look. Administering an oath does not require flair, speed, or guesswork. It requires clari...

This is a situation every notary encounters at some point. You are ready to administer an oath, and the signer hesitates. Maybe they are not religious. Maybe the word “swear” makes them uncomfortable....

Notaries have been around for centuries, and so have oaths. In ancient Rome, people swore oaths before gods to prove they were telling the truth. Fast forward to today, and we are still doing it, just...

This question comes up constantly: “Do I need to take a thumbprint for a jurat?”

The short answer is this: it depends on your state law. Some states require thumbprints in notary journals for certain...

Let’s be real: jurats do not get the same attention acknowledgments do. Everyone talks about deeds, loans, and big-money documents, but a sworn statement is easy to overlook.

Here is the truth. Jurat...

Acknowledgments look simple. They are one of the most common notarial acts we perform. But because they are so routine, they are also where notaries make the most mistakes. Small errors can cost credi...

How to Set Boundaries with Clients as a Mobile Notary
You’re a notary, not a doormat.

Running a mobile notary business means flexibility, yes - but it doesn’t mean being available 24/7, bending the la...

Your Final Notary Business Reflection of the Year

The final week of the year has a way of pulling us into two worlds at once.
On one side, we look back at the clients, signings, and partnerships that...