The Big Importance of Small Talk For Notaries As a notary, it’s important to be organized and possess people skills along with all your other Notary Public services. These finely honed people skills, one of which is the ability to conduct “small talk”, will not only help build rapport but will also help determine the
Determining Sound Mind as a Notary As notaries, we have a very important responsibility. The responsibility of “determining sound mind” of a signer is a critical component of being a notary. We must be confident that the signer understands the implications of their actions when signing a document. They must be able to demonstrate that
What forms of ID can a Notary Accept At times, you may ask yourself, “what forms of id can a notary accept?” In some instances, you may find yourself working with a signer that simply does not have identification. I have seen this quite often when working with elderly clients or those with disabilities. They’ve
Notary Signings Whether you are a newly commissioned or a veteran notary, we all can agree that the goal is to provide our customers the most pleasant and professional notary signing experience. Below are some potential tricky situations and how to handle them. Determine if an ID is Acceptable While there are multiple ways to
There’s never been a better time to be a paralegal. This field is growing at a rapid rate, and for good reason. With its flexible education options and a large variety of practice areas to choose from, paralegals are finding many options within the field. Just as an attorney must choose their area of practice,
Continuing Legal Education for Paralegals During your time as a paralegal, you’ve most likely heard attorneys talk about C.L.E credits (Continuing Legal Education). C.L.E credits are the professional education of lawyers that takes place after their initial admission to the bar. C.L.E credits require attorneys to maintain their skills and keep current with continuing changes
Becoming a Paralegal The field of law is constantly evolving and continues to interest and engage on many levels. With changing statutes and laws, voluminous court filings, along with the growing number of graduating law students, ambitious legal minds are ready to blaze some legal trails. Law school is rigorous with its heavy curriculum and
As we enter 2021, there is much hope on the horizon. A COVID-19 vaccine is here and we are on the precipice of putting this pandemic in the rearview mirror. COVID Safe Signings But even with all the hope that 2021 promises, COVID is here, COVID is real, and COVID has truly made its mark
What is a Paralegal and What Do They Do? The general role of a paralegal is to assist attorneys in a variety of ways. Paralegals research case law, prepare motions, summaries, and transcripts that prepare the attorney for court and provide service to their clients. Paralegals also serve as the point of contact for clients
10 Notary Myths While everyone has heard of a Notary Public, few people really understand what they do unless they’re directly involved with notary signing services. And like most careers that everyone knows just a little about, myths spring up related to notaries, notary signing agents and their businesses. At National Paralegal & Notary, our
