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4 Notary Websites You Need to be on for Reviews

Studies reveal that 70% of people completely trust the information provided in online reviews. For better or worse, the internet has replaced the local watering hole where most people go for advice on who to hire. And this includes any mobile notary public, which is why you need to be proactive on notary websites that offer reviews.

Prospective clients will use the reviews to determine if they will choose your services over the competition. It is important to be proactive and create your own profile on as many review websites as you can. Below are four of the most popular and make an excellent starting point to establish your reputation online as a great notary.

Not All are Specifically Notary Websites, but this is a Great Start

Yelp

Since its inception in 2004, Yelp has established itself as the leader in online review sites. As a notary service provider, you can create or claim your business page to establish your presence on this site. On your business page, you can list your service areas, hours, payment information and rate range. Your past clients can post reviews and give you a star rating from one to five. Your star rating generates a detailed monthly and yearly trend report you can use to gauge your business growth and reputation increases.

4 Notary Websites for Reviews

Angi

Angi, formerly Angie’s list, allows your clients to shop for your mobile notary services right on the site. Upon selecting your ad, site visitors can read about your service package, check pricing information and read reviews from your past clients. The site gauges your reviews to create an overall letter grade. All of the reviews are verified to keep malicious individuals from driving down your rating. If you reach specific review milestones, you may even receive an award that displays prominently on your service page.

Yellow Pages

At first glance, the Yellow Pages may feel a little outdated. However, this site continues to be a trusted source for online reviews. Site visitors can search for your company by name or service type. Upon landing on your page, they can browse through detailed reviews and a simplified star rating. Links to your website, social media accounts and contact information allow for quick and easy accessibility for individuals in need of mobile notary services.

123Notary

The up and coming site, 123Notary, lists your service page alongside other industry professionals in your area with just a single search. The basic profile layout allows you to create a bio and include your full range of services for clients to review. Upon completion of the scheduled service appointment, clients can return to your service page to leave a review about their experience. Positive and neutral reviews are immediately listed with the client’s name and posting date. Negative reviews are screened in a two stage process to eliminate erroneous or unfair depictions of the provided services.

Encouraging Positive Reviews

Obtaining reviews from your clients on notary websites is often as easy as asking for an honest summary and star rating before you leave the appointment. You can create business cards with links to your favorite review sites to help clients navigate to the appropriate place to share their experience.

As your web presence improves, your past and current clients can search for your name online and leave a review on the site of their choosing. When you receive a review, you can address the user with a message of thanks or offer to rectify negative situations or interactions. Your feedback reinforces your commitment to providing the best services possible in such a competitive industry.

The more engaged you are on notary websites for reviews, the more willing you appear to accept new business.

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Dekalb County Georgia Makes Changes to Notary Law

For those of you doing business in Dekalb County, Georgia, there are some updates to notary law coming soon. The new measures will be put into effect on January 1st, 2025.

It always seems to start with new notaries. They will now have to pass an educational training course to get their commission. It will now be part of the application process.

But, veterans, don’t fret, you aren’t left out. Among the provisions are required their notebook requirements. This is put in place to protect self-filers.

Here are some of the changes to the law.

Dekalb County Georgia Makes Changes to Notary Law

A notary public shall maintain a written or electronic journal for each notarial act performed at the request of a self-filer for real estate documents.

A notary public applicant is required to complete an educational training class prior to the applicant’s initial (new) appointment.

A notary public applicant is required to complete an educational training class prior to the applicant’s renewal of a current appointment A notary public applicant will be provided a certificate upon successful completion of the training course.

A notary public applicant must include the certificate of completion with the notary application to the Clerk of Superior Court

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Here are a couple of links related to the subject.

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New Notary Bill

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New York Bill Aimed at Easing Unnecessary Legal Burdens for Notaries is Vetoed by Governor

It appears the bill passed through the New York legislature has hit a roadblock. Governor Kathy Hochul has vetoed a bill that would have relieved some burdens for notaries.

The bill dealt with how physical records are treated and stored.

We came across this bill a couple of months ago, and have been excited about its potential. Unfortunately, it did not make it across the finish line.

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The COVID epidemic introduces new challenges and new laws for notaries. Among them were bookkeeping and record-keeping changes that were onerous for notaries. This caused many New York attorneys to stop being notaries, as a ten year minimum on records was deemed too big a liability.

Hence, New York Bar stepped in and introduced a bill to remedy the situation.

Here is a statement by Domenick Napoletano, president of the New York State Bar Association.

“For more than a century, New Yorkers commissioned as notaries public have been able to effectively implement their responsibilities – simply noting their name and notary identification number when doing so. When the legislature adopted new statutes enabling notarizations to occur electronically, there was an understanding that new standards should be imposed to protect consumers who were availing themselves of technological advancements, but there was no record to justify changing the standards imposed on in-person notarizations. Yet, when adopting the new rules, the state implemented rules establishing onerous record keeping requirements burdening attorneys practicing in New York State. The disclosure aspect of the superfluous rules also encroach on attorney-client privilege, as lawyers often notarize documents by clients that contain privileged information. Although it is understandable why those offering electronic notarization should be held to a higher standard to prevent fraudulent acts, I am disappointed in the governor’s veto of a bill that would have removed onerous and useless record keeping requirements burdening attorneys who perform in-person notarial acts. We will continue to advocate for a fix to these rules that make the practice of law less efficient and puts clients at risk.”

While the statement applies to lawyers, it would affect all notaries positively. Unfortunately, after the veto it appears dead in the water.

Louisiana Notary Exam Goes Digital

2025 will see notary accreditation head online. In spring, it will have sprung on all aspiring notaries.

The test may only be done at one location. It will be held at the Louisiana State University campus in Baton Rouge. It will be held multiple times each month and will replace the paper exam.

Notaries will be given additional time for each exam question. The exams will also be available more times each month than they are currently.

“We are very excited by this development. The new format will provide more opportunities to pass the examination, significantly shorten the wait-time for re-taking it, and allow for scores to be released faster. It is our hope that eventually we can make the examination available at other testing sites around the state,” Secretary Landry said.

Louisiana Notary Exam Goes Digital

Other testing sites would be a welcome addition for notaries. We’d imagine it is difficult for some to make the trip to Baton Rouge.

The final paper exam will be towards the end of January 2025. The 2025 edition of the notary study guide will be available in January on the Secretary of State’s website.

To find more information about the change please visit this page.