According to the National Notary Association, there are 4.8 million notaries working in the U.S. Depending upon state regulations, notaries can perform marriages, witness and authenticate the signing or real estate mortgage loan documents and other legal contracts, and take and certify depositions. Notaries can make an average of $10 to $200 per signing, depending on the document type.<BR><BR>Each state has individual guidelines that one must follow when First applying to become a notary. You will learn the ins and Outs of the application process state-by-state, including which states require training sessions and exams, and also information on the appointment process and individual state laws that govern the practice or notaries. Beyond providing you with the information on becoming a notary, you will he supplied with a wealth of information about opening your own notary business, including working as a mobile signing agent, where you travel to your customers, or operating a full-scale notary business managing other notaries. A special chapter on services you can offer and average prices charged for those services will he included. and also information on charging for travel fees, appointment no-shows, emergency notarizations, and many other services that can be offered for a fee.<BR><BR>This complete manual will arm you with everything you need, including sample business forms, leases, and contracts: worksheets and checklists for planning, opening, and running day-to-day operations: plans and layouts: and dozens of other valuable, time-saving tools of the trade that no business owner should be without. A special section on the importance of keeping your notary journal up-to-date is included, as well as vital information about your unique notary stamp.