Enhance Your Notary Business with Apostille Work

Offering apostille services is a great way to generate additional income for your Notary business. Learn more: www.nationalnotary.org/notary....
Enterprising Notaries who live near their Secretary of State’s office should consider offering apostille services.
In this workshop from NNA 2020 Conference, you will learn:
- What is an apostille
- Where to obtain it
- The role a Notary plays in providing this service
Leave your comments and questions below!
To learn more about apostilles, visit: www.nationalnotary.org/notary....
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About the Speaker:
Judith Lawrence
Judith is an NNA Ambassador and founder of Center City Notary. LLC. She has since created subsidiaries including Notary Service 100, Center City Notary & Apostille Co., Center City Auto Tags and Center City Photo Center. This year, Judith founded the Lawrence Institute for Notaries, which will be a teaching institute combined with a mentoring program.
Judith is also co-author of “Make Your Business Our Business” and “What’s in Your Notary Toolbox."
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[@noblenotarylegaldocumentpr8229]

Apostilles are a great addition. We wrote a book on this magnificence of this business model as well as many other similar concepts that notaries can tap into just as easily!

[@AlanMurrayApostille]

Easy business, I've been doing it since I started as a NY notary public

[@jamilael-gizuli4600]

Do you have to be a notary to provide apostille (courier) services?

[@notaryapostilleserviceinc.9266]

@@jamilael-gizuli4600 no you don’t have to be a notary, but what I found is a lot of documents do require a notary, I.e., POA. Also doing the notary yourself help eliminate a bad notarization by a notary that does it incorrectly.

[@floopajoopa]

I had to get an Apostille - it was quite the process! I'd be excited to offer this as a notary

[@Adghdaprofit]

Can i ask you for help please like a video 1 on 1 call

[@terrysnotaryapostilleservi887]

I was made for this business. Love it.

[@jensericsson1062]

Even if I am a practising Notary within EU it was a most interesting Apostille lecture and information about the US - system. Thanks a lot!

[@AngelaAmbroiseconsulting]

One of the best videos EVER! Thank you.

[@Lifegoeson100]

I am so excited to to know this is happening more now.

[@chitowntexan]

THANK YOU!!! 🙏🏽 This information is a blessing

[@NationalNotary]

Thank you for watching!

[@Anush_Kara_Notary]

Thank you Judi so much for this incredible presentation.

[@ShellyShellvirgo]

Thank you soo much! You explained this & simplified it beautifully💐

[@user-mq7hw1wi8u]

Thank you so much for this video. You have helped me grow my Notary business. Greatly appreciated.

[@marybush5960]

Thank you for this incredible presentation. I learned so much from you about Apostille.

[@NationalNotary]

You're very welcome!

[@monicadavis5674]

This training was helpful and insightful. Thank you!

[@NationalNotary]

Glad it was helpful!

[@k9companion231]

Thank you for the knowledge. Retiring soon in the Philippines and they want everything apostilled. God bless

[@rileylavonne8863]

I am studying for the notory exam now. I'm definitely going to be saving this video for later! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge.

[@NationalNotary]

Glad it was helpful. Thank you for watching! Check out the videos in the Notary Training playlist for additional resources.

[@angelearls2245]

I am a new TX Notary plus a new NNA 4yr member! so excited to see where my new journey takes me

[@NationalNotary]

Congratulations!

[@marketingmanics]

Fantastic information, presented very will.

[@karentabourn6823]

Thank you for this great information! I’ve heard about Apostille but the way you broke it down in such layman’s terms made it easier to comprehend. I’m going to sign up for your course tonight!

[@NationalNotary]

Thank you for watching!

[@justthetwoofus7181]

how was the class

[@veronicakenion7324]

Thanks for sharing never knew anything about Apostille.I have been a Notary public for years

[@NationalNotary]

To learn more about Apostilles, please visit: www.nationalnotary.org/notary-bulletin/blog/2015/07/notary-basics-understanding-apostilles

[@rogerdixon3677]

Loved this explanation! Thank you!

[@NationalNotary]

Thanks for watching!

[@carolsmalltherealtor8475]

Wonderful detailed explaination of Apostille work. I certainly appreciate it1

[@angelahansen6]

You had an awesome presentation. I am a member in the NNA Thank you so much. I still have so much to learn

[@NationalNotary]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@TheYankeeFarmer]

Thank you for this very valuable information. I appreciate it.

[@NationalNotary]

Glad it was helpful!

[@natoum.780]

This is awesome- I am a Notary public in MA - and it is an Attorney State- I was wondering about works available- I think this might be a great way to start getting clients- thanks for this amazing video!

[@NationalNotary]

Thank you for watching!

[@lavernelee6049]

I just saw this video and it was amazing.

[@NationalNotary]

Thank you for watching!

[@user-uj9cy2wj1j]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽💣 Excellent presentation. Valuable information and thank you.

[@NationalNotary]

Thank you for watching!

[@Jhazelize]

This was an excellent presentation Judi my fellow Ambassador!!! This is an area that I have not ventured to but this presentation answered some questions that I never got answers to. I appreciate your candor and the presentation was organized in a practical logical way. You gave us a lot of information to use. Thank you!!!

[@lawrenceinstitutefornotari9549]

Thank you for your kind words. I am planing to teach this via zoom on August 22. Email me if you would like more info. If not, see you in Orlando. Cannot wait!

[@Rav17]

@@lawrenceinstitutefornotari9549 Hey can you sign me up for the webinar please and thank you, my email is [e-mail]

[@portiamarriott5513]

Thank you so much for this informative presentation. I will most definitely look into your course.

[@NationalNotary]

Glad it was helpful!

[@prettykitty75]

Thank you

[@Ms_T_Perfectly_Imperfect]

Very clear and easy to understand. This took a lot of the complexity out of the process.

[@NationalNotary]

Thanks for your feedback! We're happy to help.

[@gianinamartinez-niquen2633]

Thank you so much for the information

[@NationalNotary]

Thank you for tuning in!

[@norinelane7532]

Great information and presentation!

[@NationalNotary]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kmcgee4035]

Really great video about the subject. I been researching this for the last month with very little info available online about it. You just answered a lot of questions I had and I can’t wait to learn more about it soon! Thanks for sharing knowledge for all of us to learn this niche.

[@NationalNotary]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@lawrenceinstitutefornotari9549]

I am glad you liked the video. I's looking forward to 8.22 and we will meet on "zoom" .

[@kmcgee4035]

Lawrence Institute for Notaries sounds great!

[@NkrumahTure]

I'll become an Apostille agent this year (2022). I've been an NSA for six months so far. Doing good. Not a preferred Notary yet but will do that this year as well.

[@NationalNotary]

Best of luck to you!

[@happysignings1]

Thank for this informative presentation 👏🏿

[@stevehuber1746]

I'm a Notary Public here in Vegas and also an LSA. I want to be an Apostille for Nevada.

[@dani_finch]

I'm lucky!!! I'm in Arizona so the example is directly helpful for me.

[@maxtaxplusdotnet]

🎯Ditto!

[@aztecwarrior7373]

Me too, Buckeye

[@jayj4439]

Thanks for this content. Ive never been a fan of buying courses for info thats already out there. Thanks again!

[@henryfrostiii4873]

Love this. Very Informative info.

[@NationalNotary]

So glad! Thanks for watching.

[@PrettyReddTheDoula]

Loved this video. Currently trying to add this to my business.

[@NationalNotary]

Glad it was helpful!

[@denisegutierrez6651]

Thank you.

[@NationalNotary]

You're welcome!

[@MarjorieHunt]

Thank you for all the good information that you shared. It is something that I will be looking into, as I did meet with someone who needed an apostille and I was not able to help them.

[@NationalNotary]

Wonderful! Thanks for tuning in!

[@gracerichards3]

Excellent presentation.

[@NationalNotary]

Thank you for watching!

[@tanyasimmons4273]

Thank you for the information. It's an eye opener for me. Your presentation was very informative.

[@RobertFleming]

Thank you so much!

[@NationalNotary]

Of course! Thanks for watching.

[@nikkiep23]

Thank you for this information Judy! I've been a notary for a few months and I haven't used my commission yet. This is interesting.

[@lyndasjackson]

Same here!!! Honestly I'm nervous....usually you start a position and have some hands on training. Definitely stepping out on faith.

[@judilawrence7952]

Hi Nikkie: Where is your home state?

[@nikkiep23]

@@judilawrence7952 I'm in Florida.

[@chantalchoctawkreyol6540]

Same here.. looking into different avenues and levels that I can use my Commission. I wish you well

[@kima5886]

Will definitely do some research. I'm in Florida too.

[@carolsmalltherealtor3191]

Thank you i have learned so much!

[@mirandaroundtree9469]

Awesome presentation. Thank you..

[@NationalNotary]

You are welcome!

[@gayleh3688]

This is great! Something to add to my profile.

[@NationalNotary]

Thank you for tuning in!

[@MinyetteB]

Amazing

[@TinaRane]

Very informative!!! You have answered alot for me..

[@NationalNotary]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching.

[@cindya.shaddon5278]

Great Video!!!! Thank You

[@NationalNotary]

You are welcome!

[@kwdoug]

Thank you ☺️

[@NationalNotary]

No problem! Thanks for watching.

[@lindaoliver7016]

Great thank you ✍️

[@NationalNotary]

You are welcome!

[@rhodylynnkennedy6686]

Thank you!!!!!

[@NationalNotary]

Of course. Thanks for watching!

[@terrythenotarypublicexecns9271]

Excellent.

[@terrijenkins8968]

Thank you awesome information. I loved the way you explained everything; I have my commission, this will be a great opportunity.

[@NationalNotary]

Thank you for watching!

[@markmcclendon7063]

Hello Ms. Judith! I'm enjoying watching this video!! I strongly considering becoming a notary public! Thanks for confirming that for me

[@NationalNotary]

You can do it!

[@markmcclendon7063]

@@NationalNotary Thank you !

[@saltrabanino2017]

APOSTILLE, here in AZ you hear that all the time but i was under the impression only the state capitol were able to do it. I had no idea we can do and take care of their apostille docs for the clients. just became an NNA member for two years to start and would love to pick your brain.

[@user-xt1vr8qh8w]

Thank you for sharing!

[@joelkeeton2173]

Awesome information

[@mslavondra]

Very well done

[@NationalNotary]

Thanks for watching!

[@dee543]

Hey I’m in Allentown PA not far from Philly. So good to know this info in PA, thanks!!

[@NationalNotary]

Glad it was helpful!

[@charlenemcgill2961]

Thanks for explaining this to us. I've decided to become a notary but have not taken the first steps. I am also from the City of Brotherly Love. Hope to speak with you soon.

[@lawrenceinstitutefornotari9549]

Hi neighbor. If you would like to chat, please reach out to me.

[@NationalNotary]

Glad it was helpful!

[@junebreeze5620]

Thank U for sharing your business idea.

[@NationalNotary]

Any time!

[@lawrenceinstitutefornotari9549]

You are welcome.

[@nidiamercedes1977]

Excellent!

[@NationalNotary]

Many thanks!

[@livebetter397]

#ThankYou 🙂 so much this is truly #informative I am a Notary and I am considering expanding my business I came across your video on the NNA Website I will be emailing you to find out about your course GoD Bless You 🙏🏾

[@ilene6067]

I am in Florida

[@srtachichi928]

Thank you for this video. I am a new notary and I am looking to expand my business. I would like to get more training on how to be an Apostille agent.

[@jonathansanantonio2402]

Very informative. Thanks :)

[@NationalNotary]

Thanks for tuning in!

[@changestartsnow5116]

Great information

[@NationalNotary]

Thank you for watching!

[@saltrabanino2017]

I just received an email from Arizona Secretary of State and in AZ, "Arizona does not have any apostille agents, apostilles are only issued by our office. Customers must contact our office directly, please refer the customers to our website or office"

[@VanSheGoes]

Great video

[@evelynecarter6122]

Wow! Excellent presentation! I would love mentorship! I am a commissioned Notary Public in Florida!

[@melissaLyTrellesingleton]

This was great information. If the document originated from Wisconsin it has to be Apostille in Wisconsin.

[@NationalNotary]

Thanks for watching!

[@itskodysc]

Awesome presentation, would love to take your course!

[@NationalNotary]

Thanks for tuning in!

[@302Notary-fingerprintboss]

My home girl! Yasssss!!! Let’s connect. I’m a Philadelphia native but I’m commissioned in Delaware.

[@NationalNotary]

Thanks for tuning in!

[@lawrenceinstitutefornotari9549]

Really ...would love to chat. Reach out when you have a few minutes. J

[@ShyCandy510]

Good Evening...I am in Philadelphia. I am looking to connect with others in the Tri-State area. I am available to connect and have a conversation, if you are interested! Have a good day!

[@lawrenceinstitutefornotari9549]

@@ShyCandy510 Yes. Please reach out to me at [e-mail]. I need help in Delaware.

[@ShyCandy510]

NewPhillyGirl Here is my email address: [e-mail] I’m looking to get started in this business and to support others in any way I can. I also just passed my PA Real Estate exam on 8/3, so I’m looking to connect with other business minded people

[@walk2miles]

GREAT info!! Thank you so much. I remember learning about apostilles as a notary but didn't pay any attention to the information because it was said to be handled by the Secretary of State. I'm sooooo interested.

[@lawrenceinstitutefornotari9549]

Good morning Grace: I will be teaching this course on zoom on August 22. Let me know if you need additional information.

[@302Notary-fingerprintboss]

Lawrence Institute for Notaries Hello 👋🏾 native friend...I need an invitation

[@walk2miles]

@@lawrenceinstitutefornotari9549 YES! I definitely want to take the course. I'm in Washington state. Would that be applicable?

[@lawrenceinstitutefornotari9549]

@@302Notary-fingerprintboss I need your email to send you an invitation.

[@lawrenceinstitutefornotari9549]

@@walk2miles Yes. Send me your email so I can send you an invite.

[@RandolphJohnson]

Hi I know this is 3 yrs old but informative...everything for notarizations and apostilles available online now!

[@babeedoll64]

There are some great questions in these comments I wish they were answered

[@NationalNotary]

Hello! Which topics in particular do you need more information on?

[@mnc-mobilenotarybycv]

Thank you this was very helpful. I would love to talk to you more about Apostille Services.

[@CurlyChemist]

I am still a bit lost as to what the Notary's function is for an Apostille 😐. To my understanding, it sounds like the Notary authenticates the signature, and then offers to send it to the SOS for the client, and that's it? I understand that the Notary also needs some knowledge of different forms, but basically you, the Notary, are sending on the documents, to the SOS. When approved they come back to the Notary. Then you, the Notary, give these forms back to the client, and the client then sends them to the country they need to go to. So the notary can charge for their notary work and the fee for shipping to the SOS. I am in Virginia, and there's no guidance on how to do this as a notary.

[@NationalNotary]

Hello. Your only responsibility is to notarize the document itself. Because the document is destined for another country, the notarization must be performed properly to ensure that there aren’t any problems on the receiving end. An apostille is issued by your Secretary of State's office or Notary commissioning agency. The single apostille is the only certification needed. Once prepared and verified, the apostille is attached to and sent along with the notarized documents. Notaries cannot issue apostilles themselves. This all happens after the notarization and requires no action on your part. www.nationalnotary.org/notary-bulletin/blog/2015/07/notary-basics-understanding-apostilles

[@BlueWithTheOooh]

thx🎉🎉

[@tishaholliman7454]

Hi, thank you for this information, I’m interested in becoming a notary and possibly an Apostille, i live in Michigan. I have researched the notary business.

[@NationalNotary]

Best of luck!

[@dj1113981]

Hi I really enjoyed the infomation you shared. Thank you! I have a question. I'm a NY notary. Would I have to make a stop at my county clerk or can I just send docs to the SOS? When does the county clerk come into play? Please and thank you.

[@NationalNotary]

Hello. More information can be found here: www.nationalnotary.org/notary-bulletin/blog/2021/08/how-to-offer-apostille-services

[@lr7955]

Hi thanks a lot enjoyed this it was very informative, quick questions for the birth certificate as a notary we can't notarize it so we would just send it to the originating state and have it apostilled by SOS and they'd mail it back to us? Second question regarding the marriage license if it originated in California and we're in Arizona, I the notary would notarize the marriage license in Arizona and the SOS would put a seal on the document to confirm I am a legal notary, then I would send the document to California so the SOS can apostille the marriage license since it originated there?

[@NationalNotary]

Hi Latasha, thanks for reaching out! Based on what you’ve described, we think it would be best if you contacted our Hotline team by phone and provided them with a more detailed description of the situation. The NNA Hotline: [phone] Mon - Fri: 5:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. (PT) Saturday: 5:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (PT) If you’re not an NNA Member or Hotline Subscriber, they will provide you with a one-time courtesy call.

[@my1stchance]

Thank you for this information. What is the average charge to do Apostilles? I'm in NY close to Albany so this would be ideal for my business. Thank you!!

[@NationalNotary]

These are not considered "notarial" acts, so the Notary may establish any relevant service fees with the client.

[@janiceporter3540]

I do have a question: When the Notary identifies the Signer, what Notarial Certificate is best to use, and is the Notarial Certificate the same always for identifying the Signer..no matter the document that goes to the SOS?

[@LearningToLove..]

So, Do we need partners in other states to handle the multi-state apostilles? If I’m an IL notary but a document originates in AL, do I need to fly to Alabama Secretary of State to get the document apostilled? Or can I partner with an AL Notary to handle it on my behalf? Thank you!

[@divinasnider8136]

I enjoyed this thoroughly! Question. When you gave the examples of California and Pennsylvania with the diploma, I was confused . I thought apostilles were for sending it to people to take out of the country?

[@D3LyricooL3xiLou]

I know this is old, but I have a question! Does this mean that they can only have the forms notarized in the state of origin as well? Ex: state of origination is Philadelphia, but client now lives in GA. Would he have to find a Philadelphia notary, or can he use a GA notary since since that's where he lives?

[@NationalNotary]

Hello. If you're notarizing an out of state document, you will need to attach your state's notarial certificate. More information can be found here: www.nationalnotary.org/notary-bulletin/blog/2015/04/how-handle-out-of-state-notary-certificates

[@paulam1596]

Where is the link for your webinar on 8.22? Thanks

[@NationalNotary]

More information can be found on Judy's website: www.lawrenceinstitutefornotaries.com/how-to-apostille.

[@rhvreramon]

I’m in Colorado and I had a client try and do an apostle of their drivers license. It got rejected cause the notary didn’t cross out the other parts of the doc. So I learned that today and redid it. Now I wanna do apostle. Is there a directory of agencies you use and what fees do you charge.

[@NationalNotary]

To learn more about Apostilles, please visit: www.nationalnotary.org/notary-bulletin/blog/2015/07/notary-basics-understanding-apostilles

[@halomanXP]

Greetings, I'm going to get a notary license next week in Florida, does this apply to the State of Florida as well?

[@lawrenceinstitutefornotari9549]

Yes it does. It actually applies to every state in the USA

[@ms.e-positive]

Do you ever have the clients pay the fees up front to get the document to the SOS and for fees the state charge? Also, what is a approx. profit for a notary handling this process?

[@NationalNotary]

Hello. These are not considered "notarial" acts, so the Notary may establish any relevant service fees with the client.

[@davidsolis2887]

Hi, Great presentation, question for you, for the state of Texas to do an apostille for a birth certificate to be presented abroad in Mexico. This is what I understood, submit the application, submit a statement notarized, obtain a certified copy of the birth certificate at the vital records office and submit the fee, is that it? Thank you,

[@pinay56]

What does Texas accept for online services if any? And what are the ones that you would use in Texas.

[@NationalNotary]

For more information, please visit: www.nationalnotary.org/notary-bulletin/blog/2015/07/notary-basics-understanding-apostilles

[@divinasnider8136]

On the exemplified copy , would I as an apostille agent do I follow the same steps to the S.O.S. to get it in the route it needs to go from there ?

[@vivianwilliams6322]

Awesome video!!! Thank you so much. How do I sign up for your course?

[@NationalNotary]

Any time! You can reach out to the presenter through her website: www.lawrenceinstitutefornotaries.com

[@BamaTasha008]

Very informative! Loving these videos! I’m a new notary in Alabama and looking to conduct more research on this topic. What is the link for the apostille course? Or is it state specific?

[@judilawrence7952]

Hi Tasha: Not state specific. Check out my website - lawrenceinstitutefornotaries.com. Let me know what you think.

[@NationalNotary]

Hello, more information can be found here: www.nationalnotary.org/notary-bulletin/blog/2015/07/notary-basics-understanding-apostilles

[@lawrenceinstitutefornotari9549]

I thought I answered you but I apologize. Am teaching the course "LIVE ON ZOOM" on 8.22. If you send me your email I will send you some info.

[@sakiawalker]

@@lawrenceinstitutefornotari9549 Can you send me info? My email is [e-mail]

[@deeroberts1940]

Lawrence Institute for Notaries can you send me the informations as well I am in NYC [e-mail]