Notary Knowledge by Derrick Spruill

Foundational Fridays: Fee Structures & State Caps

22 min · 22. mai 2026
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Are you charging correctly for your services? Understanding how to price your work while staying compliant with the law is a vital skill for every professional. Join Eddie Montes Travis and Marylyn Lee Trotter as they break down the essential rules governing how much you can charge for your signatures and travel. • State Maximum Fees: Understanding the legal limits set by your state for individual acts to avoid overcharging and potential penalties. • Travel and Administrative Costs: How to differentiate between the statutory fee and the convenience fees you charge for mobile services. • Itemized Invoicing: The importance of providing clear receipts that separate notary fees from other service charges for transparency. • Regional Differences: Exploring why some states have flat caps while others allow for more flexible pricing structures. Staying within the law ensures your business remains credible and protected. Mastering your local fee schedule allows you to build a sustainable career without risking your commission. Please subscribe and like the podcast to keep up with all our weekly training sessions! Show Notes: • Understand the difference between state-mandated fees and service fees. • Learn how to properly document and itemize your invoices for clients. • Identify the risks of exceeding state caps on notarization acts. • Discover strategies for calculating travel fees that cover your expenses. Buy Becoming a Notary on Amazon [https://a.co/d/7sufSMX] Notary Knowledge Reference Guide and Notary Bible on Amazon [https://a.co/d/6X22ZWy] Your Sunday Notary Reading: Notary Public Foundation: Essential Guide to Core Duties, Ethics, and Commissioning on Amazon [https://a.co/d/bTSt2fp] Your Monday Notary Reading: Notary Operational Excellence: Mastering Certificates, Journals, Ink, and Copy Certification on Amazon [https://a.co/d/hFgwxm6] Your Tuesday Notary Reading: Notary Fraud Shield: Real-World Tactics, Red Flags, and Refusal Strategies on Amazon [https://a.co/d/4qimosB] Your Wednesday Notary Reading: The Mobile Notary Blueprint: Launching and Managing Your On-Demand Business on Amazon [https://a.co/d/5hV3nvG] Your Thursday Notary Reading: Notary Niche Navigator: Your Guide to Loan Signings, Apostilles, I-9s, and More on Amazon [https://a.co/d/i9Sg0aD] Your Friday Notary Reading: Notary Law & Liability: Understanding State Regulations, Insurance, and Avoiding UPL [https://a.co/d/j1SGVgM] Your Saturday Notary Reading: The Future Notary: Mastering RON, eNotary, and Complex Scenarios on Amazon [https://a.co/d/199wd3i] Quick & Easy Solutions: How to Increase Mobile Notary Business for More Success & Profit: with 37 Professional Tips on Amazon [https://a.co/d/iYZpfCw] Executive Producer Derrick Spruill Writers Marylyn Lee Trotter and Eddie Montes Travis Graphics & Illustrations by Eddie Montes Travis Music by Thomas Bynum This Show is Produced by Magnificent Workz Business Solutions Contact Derrick Spruill [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2608299/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2608299/support] Facebook [http://www.facebook.com/MobileNotarybyDerrick] Instagram [http://www.instagram.com/mobilenotaryby/] LinkedIn [http://www.linkedin.com/in/mobile-notary-derrick-spruill-/] X [http://www.x.com/byNotary]

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Foundational Fridays: Handling Multiple Signers

Managing a room full of people can be one of the most challenging parts of being a notary. Join Eddie Montes Travis and Marylyn Lee Trotter as they break down the essential steps for keeping your cool and your records straight when dealing with multiple signers. Whether it is a couple signing loan docs or a family settling an estate, organization is your best friend. • ID Verification: Ensure you check and record the identification for every single person involved in the transaction before any ink hits the paper to maintain strict legal compliance. • Seating Arrangement: Learn why positioning yourself and your signers strategically can prevent confusion and help you maintain control over the flow of documents during the appointment. • Journal Entries: Discover the best practices for managing multiple entries in your notary journal to ensure every signature is properly accounted for and easily searchable later. • Communication Skills: Understand how to give clear, concise instructions to a group so that everyone knows exactly where and when they need to sign without feeling rushed. Mastering the art of the multi-signer appointment will help you provide a faster, more professional service to your clients. By staying organized and following these foundational tips, you can handle any size group with confidence. Please be sure to subscribe and like the podcast to stay updated on all our latest tips! Show Notes: • Proven methods for verifying multiple identities efficiently. • Tips for managing the physical layout of a multi-person signing. • How to accurately document group signings in your notary journal. • Professional communication techniques for handling groups. Buy Becoming a Notary on Amazon [https://a.co/d/7sufSMX] Notary Knowledge Reference Guide and Notary Bible on Amazon [https://a.co/d/6X22ZWy] Your Sunday Notary Reading: Notary Public Foundation: Essential Guide to Core Duties, Ethics, and Commissioning on Amazon [https://a.co/d/bTSt2fp] Your Monday Notary Reading: Notary Operational Excellence: Mastering Certificates, Journals, Ink, and Copy Certification on Amazon [https://a.co/d/hFgwxm6] Your Tuesday Notary Reading: Notary Fraud Shield: Real-World Tactics, Red Flags, and Refusal Strategies on Amazon [https://a.co/d/4qimosB] Your Wednesday Notary Reading: The Mobile Notary Blueprint: Launching and Managing Your On-Demand Business on Amazon [https://a.co/d/5hV3nvG] Your Thursday Notary Reading: Notary Niche Navigator: Your Guide to Loan Signings, Apostilles, I-9s, and More on Amazon [https://a.co/d/i9Sg0aD] Your Friday Notary Reading: Notary Law & Liability: Understanding State Regulations, Insurance, and Avoiding UPL [https://a.co/d/j1SGVgM] Your Saturday Notary Reading: The Future Notary: Mastering RON, eNotary, and Complex Scenarios on Amazon [https://a.co/d/199wd3i] Quick & Easy Solutions: How to Increase Mobile Notary Business for More Success & Profit: with 37 Professional Tips on Amazon [https://a.co/d/iYZpfCw] Executive Producer Derrick Spruill Writers Marylyn Lee Trotter and Eddie Montes Travis Graphics & Illustrations by Eddie Montes Travis Music by Thomas Bynum This Show is Produced by Magnificent Workz Business Solutions Contact Derrick Spruill [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2608299/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2608299/support] Facebook [http://www.facebook.com/MobileNotarybyDerrick] Instagram [http://www.instagram.com/mobilenotaryby/] LinkedIn [http://www.linkedin.com/in/mobile-notary-derrick-spruill-/] X [http://www.x.com/byNotary]

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Welcome to the show where we tackle the tricky situations that can arise at the signing table. In this episode, Eddie Montes Travis and Marylyn Lee Trotter discuss how to handle encounters with individuals identifying as sovereign citizens. Understanding the legal boundaries and maintaining professional composure is essential for every notary's safety and compliance. • Identifying Red Flags: Learn to recognize specific terminology and unusual identification documents often presented by sovereign citizens during a notarization request. • Legal Compliance: Stay focused on your state-mandated duties and understand when a document or identification fails to meet the legal requirements for a valid act. • De-escalation Tactics: Discover practical ways to maintain professionalism and safely conclude an appointment if the situation becomes confrontational or legally questionable. • Reporting and Safety: Understand the proper steps for documenting the encounter and when it is necessary to contact local authorities or your Secretary of State. Dealing with complex legal theories requires a steady hand and a clear mind. By staying informed and sticking to your training, you can protect your commission and your peace of mind. Please make sure to subscribe and like the podcast for more tips on managing difficult notary assignments. Show Notes: • How to identify non-standard identification cards. • Maintaining professional boundaries during tense interactions. • The importance of adhering strictly to state notary laws. • Safety protocols for mobile notaries in the field. Buy Becoming a Notary on Amazon [https://a.co/d/7sufSMX] Notary Knowledge Reference Guide and Notary Bible on Amazon [https://a.co/d/6X22ZWy] Your Sunday Notary Reading: Notary Public Foundation: Essential Guide to Core Duties, Ethics, and Commissioning on Amazon [https://a.co/d/bTSt2fp] Your Monday Notary Reading: Notary Operational Excellence: Mastering Certificates, Journals, Ink, and Copy Certification on Amazon [https://a.co/d/hFgwxm6] Your Tuesday Notary Reading: Notary Fraud Shield: Real-World Tactics, Red Flags, and Refusal Strategies on Amazon [https://a.co/d/4qimosB] Your Wednesday Notary Reading: The Mobile Notary Blueprint: Launching and Managing Your On-Demand Business on Amazon [https://a.co/d/5hV3nvG] Your Thursday Notary Reading: Notary Niche Navigator: Your Guide to Loan Signings, Apostilles, I-9s, and More on Amazon [https://a.co/d/i9Sg0aD] Your Friday Notary Reading: Notary Law & Liability: Understanding State Regulations, Insurance, and Avoiding UPL [https://a.co/d/j1SGVgM] Your Saturday Notary Reading: The Future Notary: Mastering RON, eNotary, and Complex Scenarios on Amazon [https://a.co/d/199wd3i] Quick & Easy Solutions: How to Increase Mobile Notary Business for More Success & Profit: with 37 Professional Tips on Amazon [https://a.co/d/iYZpfCw] Executive Producer Derrick Spruill Writers Marylyn Lee Trotter and Eddie Montes Travis Graphics & Illustrations by Eddie Montes Travis Music by Thomas Bynum This Show is Produced by Magnificent Workz Business Solutions Contact Derrick Spruill [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2608299/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2608299/support] Facebook [http://www.facebook.com/MobileNotarybyDerrick] Instagram [http://www.instagram.com/mobilenotaryby/] LinkedIn [http://www.linkedin.com/in/mobile-notary-derrick-spruill-/] X [http://www.x.com/byNotary]

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How do you prove someone is who they say they are when the old methods stop working? In this episode, Eddie Montes Travis and Marylyn Lee Trotter talk about the shift away from traditional identity trivia questions. We look at why these knowledge-based questions are failing in the modern world and what is replacing them to keep your documents safe. • Weak Security: Traditional questions like your first car or your mother's maiden name are no longer safe because of social media and major data leaks. • Modern Alternatives: Why biometric scans and direct ID verification are becoming the new gold standard for checking a person's identity in a digital age. • The Risks of Trivia: How relying on old-school memory tests can actually lead to more fraud and errors during important legal signings. • Workflow Impact: How the end of these questions changes the way you handle remote and in-person signings every day. Staying ahead of security trends is the only way to protect yourself and your clients. Make sure you are prepared for the future of identity verification as the old ways fade away. Please subscribe and like the podcast to stay updated on all the latest industry news. Show Notes: • The decline of Knowledge-Based Authentication (KBA). • How data breaches have made personal trivia public knowledge. • New technologies replacing outdated security questions. • The impact of these changes on remote notarization security. Buy Becoming a Notary on Amazon [https://a.co/d/7sufSMX] Notary Knowledge Reference Guide and Notary Bible on Amazon [https://a.co/d/6X22ZWy] Your Sunday Notary Reading: Notary Public Foundation: Essential Guide to Core Duties, Ethics, and Commissioning on Amazon [https://a.co/d/bTSt2fp] Your Monday Notary Reading: Notary Operational Excellence: Mastering Certificates, Journals, Ink, and Copy Certification on Amazon [https://a.co/d/hFgwxm6] Your Tuesday Notary Reading: Notary Fraud Shield: Real-World Tactics, Red Flags, and Refusal Strategies on Amazon [https://a.co/d/4qimosB] Your Wednesday Notary Reading: The Mobile Notary Blueprint: Launching and Managing Your On-Demand Business on Amazon [https://a.co/d/5hV3nvG] Your Thursday Notary Reading: Notary Niche Navigator: Your Guide to Loan Signings, Apostilles, I-9s, and More on Amazon [https://a.co/d/i9Sg0aD] Your Friday Notary Reading: Notary Law & Liability: Understanding State Regulations, Insurance, and Avoiding UPL [https://a.co/d/j1SGVgM] Your Saturday Notary Reading: The Future Notary: Mastering RON, eNotary, and Complex Scenarios on Amazon [https://a.co/d/199wd3i] Quick & Easy Solutions: How to Increase Mobile Notary Business for More Success & Profit: with 37 Professional Tips on Amazon [https://a.co/d/iYZpfCw] Executive Producer Derrick Spruill Writers Marylyn Lee Trotter and Eddie Montes Travis Graphics & Illustrations by Eddie Montes Travis Music by Thomas Bynum This Show is Produced by Magnificent Workz Business Solutions Contact Derrick Spruill [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2608299/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2608299/support] Facebook [http://www.facebook.com/MobileNotarybyDerrick] Instagram [http://www.instagram.com/mobilenotaryby/] LinkedIn [http://www.linkedin.com/in/mobile-notary-derrick-spruill-/] X [http://www.x.com/byNotary]

2. juni 202642 min