What you need to know about out of state notary

What happens if you get a business agreement or crucial medical proxy directive in New York, but you have to travel to Virginia to have a notary notarize these documents? You might wonder whether such a notarial act is allowed or if there are separate rules that govern where a notarial act occurs.

With an out-of-state notary, you can take care of all your notarization needs, even when you’re in a different state. Out-of-state notaries are critical in many situations where you cannot get back to your home state to have a document notarized.

However, many notaries are limited in terms of where a notarial act takes place. So what is the solution?

Did you know that all signing agents are notary publics, but not all notary publics are signing agents? It’s true: There are nearly 4.4 million notaries in the United States, and a good percentage of them are also loan signing agents. 

In companies and businesses, a notary or signing agent’s services are often in high need. Whether it’s a corporate office, a bank, or a car dealership, having a notary onboard that can verify and witness legal documents is essential to ensuring a smooth and operational workday. 

But what’s the difference between a notary and a signing agent? Although they start on similar paths, they’re not the same thing: Notaries are there to verify identities and witness signatures while signing agents are certified to walk borrowers through specific loan-signing documents. 

Why Do You Need A Mobile Notary Public?
What is a notary public?

Trust us, you’re not the first to ask that. There’s a reason why Notary Publics are becoming a lucrative “side hustle” for entrepreneurs with a legal background.

Now more than ever, people need notaries to do the duties that everyday citizens can’t perform — without having to pay expensive lawyer fees.

Figures vary by states, but Notary Publics are often the largest group of public officials. There are currently 95,000 Notary Publics operational across the State of Indiana, for example. And the national growth of notaries has been fairly consistent, save a stretch in the late 2000s.

And the national growth of notaries has been fairly consistent, save a stretch in the late 2000s.

Can You Notarize For a Family Member?

“Can I notarize for a family member?” is one of the most common questions our notaries get.

It’s a natural – and often innocently posed – question.

Nothing is more convenient than having a qualified and capable family member when it comes to the aspects of life we consider “mundane.” Tasks like notarizing documents can certainly fall into that category.

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