General Notary work means traveling to clients to notarize documents that are not related to real estate transactions. This includes everything from powers of attorney, trust documents, healthcare-related documents, auto title transfers and many more.
This tier is the easiest way to begin building a Notary business because of its simplicity. It requires no extra qualifications other than your Notary commission. Finding general Notary work involves marketing yourself to your local community, which you can do in several ways.
One of the most popular forms of marketing for general Notary work is creating a free Google business page. This gives you a presence on the internet, which is crucial for any business.
In today’s business environment, customers usually do an internet search when looking for a local service. It’s where potential customers usually first connect with your business. Having your Notary business listed on Google will increase your visibility to your local community and therefore increase your clientele.
You can also advertise yourself as available for general Notary work by using social media, business cards, print mail, and of course, word of mouth.
When it comes to performing general Notary work, it can be a bit intimidating as there are so many kinds of documents you may be asked to notarize. But remember, as the Notary, the type of document does not matter. Your job is to perform the requested notarization.
A few things to remember when you are completing a notarization:
Verify the client's identity
Read the Notary wording first before you begin filling it out to prevent any errors.
Follow the procedures for the notarization that are set by your state
Completing general Notary assignments is a great way to build your confidence in the Notary industry before jumping into the next tier — completing loan signings.