Are All Notaries Created The Same?

Not All Notary Public’s Created The Same

Are All Notaries Created The Same?

While all California notary public’s are the same with respect to taking the required notary classes, passing a State of California mandated exam, as well as passing the Federal (FBI) and California Department of Justice background checks – the level of service provided is definitely not equal.

Many Notary Public’s

There are many notary public’s that work full-time and specialize in a specific field such as real estate documents, estate planning documents, banking / financial documents, medical documents or business documents and some notary’s who only work part-time, without an area of expertise.  For many notaries, staying up on the notary laws and best notary practices is a difficult task.

Bay Area Mobile Notary

At Bay Area Mobile Notary, I stay up to date on the latest changes and legal requirements with regard to document and signature notarization within the state of California. If you ever have a question about document notarization – please give me a call, I’m here to help. While I am unable to give legal advice, I never charge for phone consultations for determining the best course of action to help you get your document notarized in the quickest an most efficient way possible.

You can call me day or night at 444-444-4444 or send me an email at: info@bayareamobilenotary.com

California Requires Expanded Background Checks for Notary Public

California Requires Expanded Background Checks for Notary Public

All applicants appointed or reappointed as a notary public on or after January 1, 2008, must undergo a background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation as well as the California Department of Justice.

In response to a massive increase in loan fraud, the State of California has implemented a number new requirements for commissioning of new and renewing California Notary Public agents.

As a previously commissioned California Notary Public, I am currently working my way through renewing my commission. As part of this process I now must submit to two finger print back ground checks as well as providing passport photos for my application.

Notary Requirements

This along with increased education requirements, should improve the overall integrity and effectiveness of all of the state’s Notary Public agents.