The Growing Profession of Mobile Notary
For centuries, notaries have played a crucial role in verifying the authenticity of documents and ensuring the validity of signers. However, access to notarial services was historically limited, requiring individuals to visit specific locations such as banks, libraries, government offices, select law firms, and UPS stores. Even then, the availability of notaries was uncertain, with some institutions reluctant to provide the service or not having a notary on duty. Traditionally, getting a document notarized meant scheduling an appointment, traveling to a designated location, and sometimes dealing with long wait times. This process could be frustrating, especially in urgent situations. The limited access to notaries was a common hurdle, making the process of notarization a time-consuming task. The landscape of notary services changed dramatically following the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. The economic downturn and widespread layoffs forced many professionals to seek new ways to generate ...