FAQ: How do I verify that my Notary Public holds an active commission in California?

FAQ: How do I verify that my Notary Public holds an active commission in California?

Since the act of impersonating a Notary Public is considered an act of fraud and is a felony offense, it’s fairly unlikely that you’ll run into a Notary Public who is operating without a current and valid commission. However, you may still wish to know that the Notary Public you’re working with holds an active commission, which county his or her bond is filed in or maybe you just want to know when their commission expires.

Bay Area Mobile Notary Now Takes Credit Cards Thanks to Squareup.com

Bay Area Mobile Notary Now Takes Credit Cards Thanks to Squareup.com

Do you run a small business looking to accept credit cards from your customers? Is using Paypal too much of a hassle when your customers want to pay with plastic? Don’t do enough business to make up the monthly minimums charged by the Visa & Mastercard servicing companies?

Well now there’s a better way.  It’s called squareup.com. There’s no setup fee, no monthly minimums, no equipment fees and even the processing rate is often times less than even Paypal with out the hassle of using email to bill your customer’s credit card. All that’s required is an Apple iPhone or Android compatible smart phone. Just create an account at squareup.com and they’ll send you out a small credit card reader that attaches to the headphone jack on your cell phone – there’s no charge for setting up the account or the credit card reader.

Where do I get a document stamped with a Medallion Signature Guarantee?

Where do I get a document stamped with a Medallion Signature Guarantee?

Today I received a call from one of my regular clients who was asking if I could provide a Medallion Signature Guarantee stamp on a document for him. It’s fairly common for people to assume that because a “stamp” is required, they should turn to a Notary Public for help. But there are significant differences between the two processes…