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Top 5 Social Media Tips for Mobile Notaries

Mobile Notaries and Social Media

In today’s digital world, the web and social media play an integral role in driving a business forward. As a mobile notary, you can also take advantage of social media to gain new leads and new clients as well.

Don’t forget that individuals need notaries, too. And they might become a follower who you gain trust with. And with businesses needing both mobile and online notaries in the future, social media is a great way to put your services front and center.

Don’t put anything political or controversial on any social media account that is linked to your name or business.

— Abe Lincoln

Of course, there is more to it than simply creating a new profile and sending out messages every once in a while. Use the five tips below to make the most out of your social media accounts and start promoting your services more effectively.

Social Media Tips for Notaries

1. Be Active and Personable with Your Followers

Social media platforms can be incredibly advantageous for mobile notaries, but you must be active if you want to gain the attention you deserve. This means posting regular updates and interacting with your followers. It is also important to remember to be personable with followers and try to avoid posting continuous promotional messages. Otherwise, your followers may mistake you for an “advertising robot” and may even stop following you as a result. Answer your follower’s questions and pose your own questions about the industry. A little personal interaction can go a long way.

2. Take Advantage of LinkedIn

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LinkedIn is the largest social network dedicated to professionals. Through the network, you can connect with other notaries and find new leads. LinkedIn will allow you to join up to 50 different groups, by being in a group LinkedIn allows you to connect with people you don’t know. This will allows you to prospect and engage with potential clients. Every mobile notary should have a LinkedIn account and should be active in making new connections.

3. Create a Facebook Page

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Creating a Facebook Page is fast, easy and free. As the most popular social networking site in the world, you have the potential to connect with millions of people who are in need of your services. When you create a page, you can share updates, tips and other bits of information with your followers. Each time a follower hits the “like” button or comments on your posts, all of their friends will see this activity. This will provide you with more exposure and the potential to gain even more “likes” and new clients as a result. If you have a blog or a website, you can also use your Facebook Page to promote your site and drive traffic to it.

4. Make Use of Twitter Search

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Twitter can be an excellent place to network with new clients and other mobile notaries as well. It provides you with a quick and simple way to post brief updates or share information with your followers. You can also take advantage of Twitter Search to find new potential clients. Simply search for keywords related to the industry to find Twitter users that may be in need of your services. They may be asking questions or they may be stating that they need mobile notary services. By answering their questions or providing them with some advice, you can quickly start gaining new leads and clients.

On the other hand, you can also use Twitter Search to your own advantage. When composing tweets, be sure to include important keywords like “mobile notary” in your message. Using hashtags for keywords is also advised for maximum exposure. In doing so, users who search Twitter for these keywords will find your message and your services.

5. Offer Tips and Advice to Your Followers

Although you may be using social media for the primary purpose of promoting your services, you should ensure that you offer your followers something valuable every once in a while. Tweeting new tips or sending an update on Facebook about a new informative blog post on the industry will help keep your followers interested in you and your services. Continuous promotional messages are not only mundane, but offensive as well. By keeping your followers engaged and interested, they are far more likely to share your services with their friends and loved ones. It may take a little extra work and creativity, but it is well worth the effort.

As a mobile notary, you act as your own business and are largely responsible for the promotion of your services. These mobile notary social media tips can help you dive into the social media marketing world. When used properly, social media can help you draw in new clients and gain exposure. However, it is important to remember that your followers need more than just promotional messages from you. They need a reason to continue following you. Provide them with useful information, tips and advice to keep them engaged and interested. By doing so, you establish yourself as an authority and will quickly gain trust with your followers.

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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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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.