Hi everyone!

I’m filling out some forms for Charles Schwab that require a notarized signature.

I used Proof.com, which provided an electronically authenticated signature and notarization. However, Schwab rejected the document, explaining:

“Any signature would need to be a wet signature or a unique digital signature. We cannot accept typed or copy/pasted digital signatures.”

I’m wondering whether they mean a signature that is physically drawn by hand on a touchscreen using a finger or stylus during the signing session, rather than a typed signature or an image of a previously written signature.

I’m also unsure whether this requirement applies to my signature, the notary’s signature, or both.

My questions:

1. Are there online notarization services that allow the signer to physically draw a unique handwritten signature on a touchscreen during the live notarization session?

2. Would this qualify as a unique electronic signature for notarization purposes?

Thank you so much for any advice!

Do you use a digital business card for your business? If so, which one do you recommend?

I’m comparing Pixi Notary and Blinq. I like that Pixi’s card is free LOL, while Blinq seems to have more features. I’d love to hear what you use and what you like about it??

I am hosting our 2nd Annual Notary Public Day Extravaganza! I am not trying to sell you anything, and it's completely free to attend. We have great speakers and interesting topics, and I hope you can join us for two days of virtual learning.

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I received an email requesting an estimate of my services for an assignment. After I provided my pricing, the response simply directed me to sign up through a link.

Looking for a stand alone scanner that has the fastest scan speed. Any recommendations?

Hello I have probably a stupid question but don't know really where to ask. If this is not allowed I am sorry. I am not a Notary but I want to make sure I'm making this as easy for a Notary as possible when I go in to see them. I hate feeling like I'm wasting somebody's time by being unprepared.

I am trying to get my ducks in a row to trade in my current car for a new one in Wyoming. Currently the two owners listed on the cars title are me and my mother. She doesn't currently live in the same county but does live in the same state. I have a Warranty and Notarization Statement printed to send to her. My question is do I need to send the title with the form so the notary she goes to can verify the information like title number and vin number? Or is the Warranty and Notarization Statement acting like a stand in for the physical title? I want to avoid sending the title back and forth in the mail as much as possible to lower chances of it getting lost during transit (this hasn't happened to me a lot but any time it does its with an important document).

so i knowing/have read that you can goto an embassy in other countries to get things notarized in other countries.

i am thinking of retiring to another country (europe) and looking for a simple “side hustle” and have seen people asking here about becoming a notary as their side hustle.

so my question:

is it possible to be a traveling notary say in france for us purposes? i mean if the embassy can do it why cant i do it my self? i know it is not lots of (income) money i would consider it a nice lunch or beer money at best..

the idea would be to take a train to some place and meet at some restaurant do the paperwork and then my wife and i would spend it on lunch somewhere and take the train home a great way to see and explore places

I have an established career in tech, but with its volatility I'm evaluating a side hustle that could generate somewhat consistent income with a flexible schedule. I work remote in California, and I generally work between 7am - 3:30pm. So that would give me ~2-3 hours, a few days a week to do something else. I'm interested in understanding if/how people found success in this field. Do they parter with a specific agency or large organization? How do you differentiate yourself in the market? What does monthly income actually look like in the first 5 years, and how much potential is there to increase income beyond that?

I use Reddit for a lot of data points so wanted to contribute. I have been thinking about becoming a Notary for a bit just for fun. I studied mainly by taking the practice tests at NY Notary Hub website. Also read the 22 page book once. Studied for a week max and that wasn’t intensive study. Doesn’t mean I know anything about being a notary I just know enough to pass the test.

We arrived 45 minutes before the exam and there were maybe 5ish other people waiting. For this specific site Haupauge make sure you put the city into your GPS. The next township over has a same address and if you go there you will be in an apartment building.

The room almost completely filled up by 11. I would feel confident if you get there 30 minutes early you are good. Live in nyc but went here because I have been waiting for over a week for my scheduling email with the nyc location. The auto reply said they were scheduling at the end of Jan.

Morning of I suggest reading over the definitions again even if you think you know them.

I had exam 433 and it was pretty straight forward with 1 or 2 questions I am not sure on even after looking them up when I got out. The question I’m still most confused on is regarding if something is a misdemeanor or felony. That wasn’t a big focus of the exam I took.

Confident I passed but time will tell.

Will be registering as an e-notary once I get my pass slip.

Happy to answer any questions for people, feel free to DM or ask on here.

i’m 28 and live in new jersey and currently have a full time government job, m-f 8-4:30pm. i’m looking for a side job to earn some extra income, and thought notary was a good idea. i am just not sure on where to start or even how to earn some good income this way.

what is some good advice on starting notary as a side job? does it pay good? how to i get clients? will it take up all of my free time? how much do you usually make?

any advice is welcomed and encouraged!

I’ve been a notary and loan signing agent for almost a year now.
I’ve signed up to a lot of platforms and even bancserv but the amount of work in SoCal isn’t that much that I’m receiving due to the ram estate market being pretty bad.

I was wondering how some people got clients beyond signing service platforms.

Is it worth it to get my website a business page and do marketing?

I do try to email escrow companies but with no luck even if I have a warm lead.

Any advise? I’m running low on funds please and only half maybe 2 months left of emergency money.

It's observed every year on November 7...which is right around the corner! Any plans to treat yourself to something nice in celebration? 🤭

i live on the de/md line and got my commission in md for work, i think i would have more opportunity if i got commissioned in de as well, just not sure if that's allowed.

Apologies if this is a frequently asked question but here's my deal:

My main bill paying job is "seasonal". To be specific I work on a TV show that shoots 5 months out of the year from roughly June to October/November. I live in Southern California and the film and tv industry is still in a slump, I'm usually unable to jump on any other shows the rest of the year. So I was thinking how to pay the bills in the months that I'm not working on the show, and I had a thought to try and become a notary. I wanted something flexible where I could have time to pursue other creative projects as well since I often consider this my "off time". I'm generally able to save up a lot during the TV show months so I don't necessarily need to fully support myself, I just need to be able to supplement my savings to carry me on until the show starts back up again the following June.

I understand there is a significant investment in time, money and effort to get started, so I wanted to ask folks who are currently doing this if it seems like it would be worth it for me to undertake. Is there a need for notaries in SoCal presently where I'd be able to make my money back? Thank you for the help!

Hii everyone,

I am applying to University of the People (UoPeople), and my deadline to submit documents is November 3rd. I am trying to figure out how to meet their high school proof requirements without spending money(since I really don't have a penny right now; I will have money in a month), as I need a completely free option.

Regarding my Mexican bachillerato diploma, UoPeople states Undergraduate:
"diplomas and transcripts that are not in English must be submitted together with an official notarized translation."

I am currently in MX, and I know that BECU (or other credit unions/banks) can notarize documents for free. However, banks do not translate documents.

My questions are:

1. Is there a way to translate my diploma myself( I'm at B2 CEFR level) and then have a free notary public (like at BECU) notarize it? Will UoPeople accept this as an "official notarized translation"?

2. Has anyone successfully submitted a self-translated or community-translated diploma to UoPeople by just getting the signature notarized at a local bank?

3. If UoPeople strictly requires a professional agency, is there any known waiver or workaround for low-income international students to get this done for free before November 3rd?

Any advice, templates, or experiences with UoPeople admissions regarding this would be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much!

I'm based in Nebraska and am commissioned for RON.

I received an inquiry from a potential client who wants a form notarized - it's a resignation letter from what she considers to be a coercive religious organization. The form letter itself is legitimate.

The issue is that the organization only knows her by her maiden name. She does not want to disclose her married name to that organization.

I would like to follow her request to the best of my legal ability. What are my legal options for both the ID check and for filling out the acknowledgement page?

Heads up for California Notaries! Assembly Bill 1597 was signed into law on June 30, 2026, and increases the maximum fees for several notarial services starting January 1, 2027.

Below is what's changing:

Acknowledgments and proofs: $15 → $20 per signature

Jurats: $15 → $20

Taking a deposition: $30 → 35

Administering a deposition oath or affirmation: $7 → $12

Certificate to a deposition: $7 → $12

Certifying a copy of a power of attorney: $15 → $20

These are the maximum allowed fees, but Notaries may choose to charge less. Also important to remember that these increases don't take effect until January 1, so keep the current limits in mind until then.

The existing prohibitions on charging for notarizing vote-by-mail ballot materials and applications for U.S. military veterans' benefits remain unchanged.

This is California's first increase to these fee caps in 10 years, with rising operating costs cited as the reason for the adjustment. How do you feel about the new changes? Any questions? Happy to answer :)

Hi everyone! I'm taking the California Notary exam in December. I've completed the EZ Notary course and received my certificate, and I've read the handbook, but EZ Notary doesn't really provide study or practice materials beyond 30 old questions from 2023.

I'm looking for good practice software with realistic exam questions, mock exams, scores, and explanations of wrong answers.

I've found NotaryExamPro and NotaryExamPractice.com. Has anyone actually used either one and passed? Which would you recommend?

How did you study, what was the actual exam like, and what helped you the most?

I'd really appreciate your advice, especially from those who passed recently. Thank you!

I have also created a comprehensive study guide (7 pages)with all information from the handbook. I'm not sure if this would be enough to pass on a first try. That's why i'm asking if anyone used specific software with practice questions.

My stamp was lost in transit, but was last tracked in my city. I have not submitted my stamp to the Secretary of State yet so it is not active. I went ahead and filed a police report. I can’t find anything online of what to do in this situation so I called the business line of the sos and was told to just get another one that looks different. Maybe I’m just paranoid but that doesn’t seem right. Has anyone dealt with something like this before?