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The earliest mention of a notary was in Ancient Eypt. A scribe was tasked to take notes and handle official communications as far back 2750 BC. During the Roman Times, “Notarius” would be paid a commission to prepare Wills & Contracts because not everyone could read & write back then.
RON or Remote Online Notary allows for a Notary Public to notarize a legal document or affidavit via the internet. The document is further secured by purchasing a “digital certificate” which shows when if a document has been tampered with or not. It is attached to the Notary Publics SS […]
If you’ve ever tried to complete an Apostille booking request, you already know — it’s not for the faint-hearted. It’s that magical process where your perfectly normal document suddenly needs to travel the world… but only after a series of stamps, signatures, and soul-testing patience. 🕵️♂️📜 You start confident. You’ve […]
You know that moment when you sign a document, feel all responsible and adult… and then someone says,“Sorry, this needs to be notarized”? 😩 Yup — welcome to the world of notarization services, where your signature gets a stamp of approval from an official grown-up (aka the notary public). Because […]
If you’ve ever tried getting your documents apostilled, you already know the drill — endless papers, mysterious stamps, and that one government office that only opens between 10:00 and 10:07 AM. 😅 Welcome to the world of Apostille Booking, where patience isn’t just a virtue — it’s a survival skill. […]
⭐️ Book A Loan Signing Agent Today ⭐️ It was a Friday afternoon in Dallas. You know the kind — phones buzzing nonstop, lenders in panic mode, title companies triple-checking wires, and borrowers just hoping someone explains why they’re signing their name 97 times. Enter: Mr. Johnson, the investor. […]
That’s exactly where Emily found herself one Thursday night in Texas.Her contract was due by midnight. One final signature stood between her and sealing a six-figure deal. But there was a catch.Her business partner — the co-signer — was sitting in a hotel room in Tokyo.Different time zones. Different continents. […]
Every notary has a story they’ll never forget. For one of our agents, it started with what looked like a simple assignment: notarize and prepare documents for a client who urgently needed a Hague Apostille before leaving the country for a new job opportunity abroad 🌍✈️. Everything was supposed to […]
When I got the address for an apostille appointment, I thought it’d be straightforward. Drop off, sign, done. Instead, I walked into a scene that felt like a reality TV show. The moment I stepped in, the smell hit me first. Then the cats. At least twenty of them, darting […]
In 2025, the real estate investment world is increasingly buzzing about DSCR (Debt Service Coverage Ratio) loans. As lenders pivot toward income-based financing for rental properties, DSCR loans have emerged as a flexible, fast, and powerful tool—especially appealing to investors navigating tight traditional lending criteria. But in this competitive landscape, […]
If you’ve been in real estate wholesaling for more than five minutes, you know deals can move fast—and fall apart just as quickly. One missed signature, a delayed document, or a notary who can’t make it on time can mean losing thousands in potential profit. That’s where same-day notarization becomes […]
If you’ve ever found yourself holding a signed document and wondering, “Can I still get this notarized?”, you’re not alone. This is one of the most common questions people ask notaries—and the answer depends on a few important factors. The key thing to understand is that a notary’s job isn’t […]