Andrea’s Mobile Live Scan Service is available to Live Scan applicants seven days a week. I am open until 10:30 p.m. to help with your last-minute emergency Live Scan. I often receive calls from applicants who are in a bind and need a last-minute evening appointment. Live Scan Form Requirements In order to Live Scan the applicant, I need a Request For Live Scan Service form. The form is generally provided to the applicant from the requesting agency. Applicants often do not have the form or have a misconception that the Live Scan operator can provide one to the applicant. The applicant should a ..read more

Live Scan Fingerprinting is very common in California. They are many jobs, entities, employers, and volunteer agencies that require Live Scan background checks. In California the first step is getting a request for Live Scan form. The Live Scan operator cannot Live Scan a potential applicant without the request for Live Scan form. The Live Scan operator does not have access to your type of Live Scan request form and cannot legally provide one to you. It is always best to refer back to the requesting agency for the Live Scan request form. Another common question that I am asked is “how much is ..read more

In today’s current world we are so fortunate to have Google, Facebook, and You Tube. We have access to so much information and can instantly find answers to our questions. When I first began my Notary career I did not have access to any of these communication avenues. I had to dig deep and do a lot of research on my own. The NNA hotline at the time was only available during certain hours. If had a late-night signing or weekend notary that took place off hours, I would scramble and pray to get hold of another notary who hopefully knew how to answer my questions. I would often call the school wh ..read more

I often get inquires from new notaries regarding my Notary Mentorship teaching. I am frequently asked basic important questions pertaining to how my Notary Mentorship can help them and what I have to offer. When I first started my Notary journey I did not have access to all the conveniences of today. I’m talking about conveniences such as going to Google to find an answer to that notary question immediately or a Facebook group with information in which I could almost get an instant answer, or a You Tube channel offering free data to provide information about the Notary and Loan Signing industr ..read more

A very common form that requires notarization is a Permission to Travel Letter also called a Travel Consent Form. A Travel Consent Form is a letter of permission for travel and is a document where a parent or guardian acknowledges that their minor will be traveling alone or will be accompanied by an adult other than the legal guardian. When a child is a U.S. citizen and traveling aboard one may need a letter of permission from the other parent for your child to travel. If your child travels alone, depending on the country, they may be required to present a notarized letter from both parents or ..read more

The primary job duty of a notary is to help prevent fraud. This is accomplished by witnessing the signing of documents and verifying their authenticity. Notaries public must also keep documentation of all that they’ve notarized in a journal. While that sounds simple, the duties of a notary public require extensive knowledge and training to ensure that document signers don’t run afoul of the law or expose themselves to unexpected liability. Here is an overview of the duties of a notary public and the reasons why it’s important to work with a notary who is experienced with a wide range of notari ..read more

A notary public is considered a public officer appointed by a state government. The primary job duty of a notary is to help prevent fraud. This is accomplished by witnessing the signing of documents and verifying their authenticity. Most people believe that notaries simply “notarize signatures.” This greatly oversimplifies a notary’s duties and responsibilities. In carrying out his or her duties, a notary must follow what is dictated in state law but must also use subjective judgement on matters concerning the state of mind of the signer, the signer’s comprehension of the transaction, or wheth ..read more

Deeds of Trust are legal documents used in real estate transactions. Some states will use a Deed of Trust instead of mortgages. Here are answers to important questions about deeds of trust and how to get them properly notarized. There are three parties involved in a deed of trust: The lender the borrower and a trustee. The lender lends money to a borrower for the purchase of a home. In exchange, the lender will receive a promissory note that guarantees the borrower will repay the loan amount. A Trustee holds the title to the property during the time period of the loan. Deeds of trust vs a mo ..read more

One very common type of notary request is for persons who are incarcerated in jails, detention centers, correctional facilities, or prisons. Inmates in jails, detention centers, and prisons often have Power of Attorney, divorce papers, car release documents for tow yard, and various types of legal documents issued from attorneys. Preparing for a Jail Notary Visit It is vital to be prepared for this type of jail notary visit. California has very strict notary laws. I will always ask the person who is requesting the notary if they have the inmates identification or does the facility where they a ..read more

A very important loan document on a refinance property is known as a “Notice of Right to Cancel” or a “Rescission” document. This form provides the borrower three days to cancel on a purchase of a primary residence. This does not include a rental or primary residence or a second home purchase. The Notice of a Right to Cancel will be included in loan documents on refinance or home equity lines of credit as well. Form Preparation – Loan Signing Right to Cancel It is of grave importance that this form be filled out correctly. Any mistake made on the rescission date can cause a delay in the fundin ..read more