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Becoming a Notary Public is very easy to do. Anyone can become a Notary. There are not too many around like in past. You can find Notaries in places like Banks and in Court Buildings. Basically a Notary is a person authorized to be a witness to a signature on any document.

For example, if you are going to court and you have a witness who cannot make it but they want to submit a written testimony. You bring the document to the Notary and they will witness you sign the document and check your ID. They will then stamp your paper with an official seal and they will initial and date the paperwork. A Judge will put more credence into a signed and notarized document rather than just a plain old piece of paper signed by someone.

Being a Notary will earn you some extra cash, but there is not enough money in it to sustain a life style. In order to become a Notary all you have to do is sign up for a Notary Seminar and take the 4-hour course. Then you will receive a certificate and you can start to advertise your services. There may be some prices restrictions in your State. The seminar will cover any questions you may have. Most notaries may charge up to a dollar a page but usually no more.

If you are interested in becoming a notary, follow these steps and you can be on your way.

Step One: You can use your computer to help find a seminar that is being held in your area. Log onto the website nna.com. This is the National Notary Association website.

Step Two: Click on the button, Becoming a Notary and you can find the class in your area. You can even register online. There will be a small fee to take the class.

Step Three: The last step is simple, take the course and get your certificate of completion and you can start to advertise right away. The seminar will instruct you on how to get the stamp you will need.

The best part about becoming a Notary is that all of the money you make is pure commission. There is no overhead, notarizing a document takes minutes. You can advertise at your local supermarkets or libraries. You can offer your services to banks and libraries. You can even put advertising on Craig’s List.