The Notary Files A Podcast By National Award Winning Signing Agent Sonita M Leak

Have you ever wondered what it was like to witness the drilling of a safety-deposit box within a financial institution? Listen in to this podcast episode to find out what the experience is like.By The Notary Files: A Podcast by National Award-Winning Signing Agent Sonita M Leak

Have you ever wondered what it was like to witness the drilling of a safety-deposit box within a financial institution? Listen in to this podcast episode to find out what the experience is like.By The Notary Files: A Podcast by National Award-Winning Signing Agent Sonita M Leak

Have you ever wondered what the process of a Safety Deposit Box drilling was like? Listen in to this podcast episode to find out!

I’ve fielded so many questions on what the requirements for witnessing in this state are. Years ago, I was asked who could sign as a witness by a fellow Notary Public who conducted a signing at Greenville Memorial Hospital on a document we were familiar with. The Notary was advised that only one witness was needed party to the transaction in front …

Information on the Courses and Classes discussed during the audio session.

You’ve gained knowledge within the groups, now get up close and personal with those Notaries. http://www.eventbrite.com/e/south-carolina-notary-network-meet-up-tickets-163116011381 New to our atmosphere? Make sure you are a part of our South Carolina Notary Network Group on Facebook. We can be found at http://www.facebook.com/groups/southcarolinano…

"You've gained knowledge within the groups, now get up close and personal with those Notaries. Listen in on how to join other State of South Carolina Notaries Public on September 7th, 2021." New to our Notary/Signing Agent atmosphere? Make sure you are a part of our South Carolina Notary Network Group on Facebook.…

Listen in to get a better understanding of why some Notaries Public charge money for their notarial acts.

On the most part, situations that involve signers in assisted-living facilities whose identification documents have expired are the ones who could truly benefit from this rule. Signers will need assistance from two individuals who know them personally, ensuring that if the document also needs witnesses, that the two individuals who identify them ar…

I’ve touched on this issue a time or two before, there are situations where people signing documents do not have valid form of identification for the purpose of appearing before a Notary Public. There are signers who have either forgotten to renew their form of identification or don’t have the ability to get to their local Department of Motor Vehic…

To date, there are only 5 states that allow notaries public to act as witness. Here are some important points to go by.

Podcast based on my presentation for the National Notary Association Annual Conference for 2020.Due to COVID-19, all presentations were presented ONLINE via YouTube. You can view the visual presentation by visiting the following:https://www.nationalnotary.org/notary-bulletin/blog/2020/08/grow-notary-business-social-media-marketing?utm_campaign=bull…

On January 11th at 11am, if you are a Notary Public anywhere in the United States, attending the 2021 New Year Notary Review is where you need to be!Whether you are a New Notary or have been in the game for a while, this Online Zoom Forum is for you.This is a chance to meet and greet with other notaries, share tips on how to make your Notary commis…

Veteran Signing Agents will tell you, especially those in the social media group forums, that Lump Sum transactions can be tricky. These are some of the least favorite transactions for some of us. Most of them are, in comparison to other assignments, usually short and sweet. However, quite a few agents avoid these at all costs. Since I know how to …

You do not have to totally avoid these types of assignments, but be VERY cautious before, during and after.

Join us in this New Season to share ideas, self-care, business management for 2021. If you are interested in joining us, please see the information below: The Marriage Notary Weddings by Sonita is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: 2021 New Year Notary Review Time: Jan 11, 2021 11:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting h…

Sometimes family members get away with having those in care allowing paperwork signatures to be notarized because of the “I Love Them” factor (signing and allowing a document to be drafted sight unseen and signature notarized because they 'feel' their relative has their best interest at heart).Refer to www.GreenvilleNotary.com, direct to the relate…

Family members, friends, associates and those seeking assistance from a Notary Public for signing Power of Attorney (Durable, Limited, Special, Financial, Health Care, etc) I urge you, please do your homework before attempting to have ANY documentation signed which will affect the Principal’s well-being. Know that the notary you elect to notarize s…

Hear what notaries can do when a principal with sound mind can only make a mark or cannot physically sign at all.Refer to www.GreenvilleNotary.com*Not for legal advice or advisement.

Click the sound byte below to hear what notaries can do when a principal with sound mind can only make a mark or cannot physically sign at all. http://greenvillenotary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/CannotPhysicallySign822.m4a Visit the Secretary of State’s Notary Public Manual by Clicking Here. Posted by Notary Public and Owner of this website Son…

A little-known tidbit – If you have a document that needs signature notarization then arrive to a requesting company by either fax or email (30 pages or less for scanning and emailing, 10 pages or less for fax), we can send it without those exorbitant fees set by the major fax/copy companies. We can even put it in PDF format for you for printing la…

Get your document signed, notarized, scanned and faxed or emailed right on the spot! A little-known tidbit – If you have a document that needs to get notarized then to a company by either facsimile or by email (30 pages or less for scanning and emailing, 10 pages or less for fax), we can send it without those exorbitant fees set by the major fax/co…

COVID 19 has NOT made it easy to see loved ones inside of hospitals, rehab and assisted living facilities. It has not.How does this affect those persons who are inside of them that need paperwork taken care of?After listening, what are some ways YOU assist signers who are in facilities? Have a facility experience you want to share? Send it to green…

Podcast recorded on December 11, 2020ON LOCATION at Coffee Underground Greenville, S.C. COVID 19 has NOT made it easy to see loved ones inside of hospitals, rehab and assisted living facilities. It has not. Many facilities have limited patient visitors, … Continue reading →By The Notary Files: A Podcast by National Award-Winning Signing Agent Sonita M Leak

My son, John Powell debuts on the podcast reading my 'Treat Yourself' in Order to Win - Take Time Out of Your Day to Refresh blog post from GreenvilleNotary.com.

Thinking about writing your Last Will and Testament or drafting your Durable Financial Power of Attorney? Think it through before you present it to your Financial Institution for signature notarization. Due to liability issues, your Bank may say, “No.”Sonita M. Leak, the Author of this content is a National Notary Association Notary Ambassador, Con…

The job of a notary can go from fairly simple to very complex in a matter of seconds. Many trips to hospitals, assisted living facilities....

If I spent every waking hour of the day working and not getting my much needed rest, I would be a ball of nerves, tired all the time and just plain unhealthy. There's just no way I could let that happen dealing with multiple children and multiple responsibilities. My advice for the day? Continue reading →…

Some Banks have notaries on hand and will only allow their own customers to utilize their services. Continue reading →By The Notary Files: A Podcast by National Award-Winning Signing Agent Sonita M Leak

"Upon arrival, I learned that the signer I was about to see had a medical emergency and therein could not sign a simple document that would have set his beneficiary information for insurance straight. It happens quite a bit. We notaries are met with situations that are beyond our control. I learned shortly before midnight that the signer passed awa…

All requests for a Marriage License in Greenville County must be made in person by both parties getting married. There are additional options for picking up the license once applied for, such as... Continue reading →By The Notary Files: A Podcast by National Award-Winning Signing Agent Sonita M Leak

With great esteem, I am honored to have been asked by the National Notary Association to return for NNA Conference 2020 as Speaker following designation for National Notary of the Year Special Honoree 2019. Speaking during the conference, I will present on two topics: Adding Wedding Officiant to your Notary Business and Social Media Marketing for N…

My initial intention in attending the seminar was to gain some insight into what clients and families of the clients I served dealt with on a daily basis with the grief over the loss of a loved one. Not once … Continue reading →By The Notary Files: A Podcast by National Award-Winning Signing Agent Sonita M Leak

Ever wondered the steps to getting married in Greenville, South Carolina? Listen to this audio podcast to find out the steps you need to take in order to fulfill your marriage dreams! Need more information? Visit the direct post at http://weddingsbysonita.com/the-marriage-application-process-in-greenville-county-south-carolina-13/ The Marriage Nota…

This is not about me, but about those women ALL OVER THE WORLD who have children and started their businesses with Children.

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from the Author of the article 'How to Build your Notary Business One Byte at a Time' via the National Notary Association Continue reading →By The Notary Files: A Podcast by National Award-Winning Signing Agent Sonita M Leak

from the Author of the article 'How to Build your Notary Business One Byte at a Time' via the National Notary Association Continue reading →By The Notary Files: A Podcast by National Award-Winning Signing Agent Sonita M Leak

from the Author of the article 'How to Build your Notary Business One Byte at a Time' Continue reading →By The Notary Files: A Podcast by National Award-Winning Signing Agent Sonita M Leak

from the Author of the article 'How to Build your Notary Business One Byte at a Time' via the National Notary Association Continue reading →By The Notary Files: A Podcast by National Award-Winning Signing Agent Sonita M Leak

Did you know that your local Greenville, South Carolina Notary Public contributed to the following articles? Continue reading →By The Notary Files: A Podcast by National Award-Winning Signing Agent Sonita M Leak

So this is how it all went down...I walked up to the house and the gentleman I was to serve was sleeping. I arrived in a very summery dress (no way did I look like I was going to serve him anything). I lightly tapped on the door, he was Continue reading →By The Notary Files: A Podcast by National Award-Winning Signing Agent Sonita M Leak

If I spent every waking hour of the day working and not getting my much needed rest, I would be a ball of nerves, tired all the time and just plain unhealthy. There's just no way I could let that happen dealing with multiple children and multiple responsibilities. My advice for the day? Continue reading →…