Some people became notaries to make extra income Others wanted freedom, flexibility, or a fresh start And for some… it completely changed their life. So now we’re curious: 👉 What made YOU decide to become a notary? Was there a specific moment, person, or goal that pushed you into this industry?

There were 2 borrowers on the file Most documents required both signatures But the notary noticed that the Owner/Seller Affidavit only had: •⁠ ⁠One borrower’s name •⁠ ⁠One signature line Instead of ignoring it, the notary messaged us before the signing. Since it was so early in the morning, title wasn’t available yet, so we made a judgment call: 👉 Print the document twice 👉 Execute one as-is 👉 Add a signature line on the second copy for the other borrower Later, when title responded, the signing was already completed… And they were VERY happy the notary caught it and went the extra mile! This is the kind of attention to detail that makes title companies trust notaries more and more. Not just signing documents blindly, but actually paying attention 👏

The notary completed the signing earlier than scheduled… and neither title nor the signing service even knew it had already happened Then title sent: •⁠ ⁠A new Closing Disclosure •⁠ ⁠A new ALTA We immediately called the notary to let her know the documents had changed… And her response was: “I already finished the signing and I can’t go back.” This is exactly why schedule changes should NEVER happen without notifying the signing service first Because things can change at any moment before signing. One unapproved time change turned into a bigger issue.

Attached you'll find a full set of Florida Loose Notarial Certificates in PDF, ready for you to keep on hand whenever you need them. Please note these certificates are specific to Florida notaries and follow Florida statutory language. Included: ✅ Florida Individual Acknowledgment ✅ Florida Jurat ✅ Credible Witness Affidavit ✅ Copy Certification ✅ Corporate Acknowledgment ✅ Partnership Acknowledgment ✅ Attorney in Fact Acknowledgment ✅ Trustee/Public Officer Representative Acknowledgment ✅ Certificates for Signature by Mark ✅ Certificates for Signers with Disabilities Why is it sometimes necessary to attach a loose certificate? In real signing situations, you may run into documents where the notarial certificate doesn't meet Florida requirements, is incomplete, has errors, or is simply missing. In those cases, attaching a loose certificate is the correct way to properly notarize without altering the original document. ⚠️ Important: even though you have these certificates ready, NEVER attach one on your own without first consulting the company that hired you for that signing (signing service, title company, or escrow officer). Here's why this matters: attaching a loose certificate adds an extra page to the document, and recording fees are charged per page. The title company or attorney has already budgeted and quoted those recording costs ahead of time, so an unauthorized extra page creates an unexpected expense and a real problem for them at closing. The rule is simple: keep the resource ready, spot the issue at the table, and call before you act. Hope this helps you all show up more prepared at every signing 🙌

I'm Divina from the Dallas-Fort Worth Texas location. This is my 3rd year as a notary since last November and I really enjoy it. I also like the fact, that even though I'm comfortable with my assignments, it's great to run into new documents to learn. This journey has definitely been one that I didn't expect to fit me so well after running my own small business in the beauty field! Either way, I love to serve people and make sure I execute the best results for everyone involved. I look forward to seeing everyone's posts.