NotaryEd.Com - Notary Public Seminars in New York State

There are many personal as well as professional reasons why you might seek to become a notary public in New York State. You might be the owner of a small business, or you might be required to become a notary for your job at a bank, law firm or government office. Many notary candidates are simply looking for the satisfaction that comes with serving the local community in an official role.

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Acknowledgment Certificate

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Did you know? The acknowledgment is the most commonly performed notarial act. You will learn the proper steps in taking an acknowledgment, including the spoken as well as the written parts, in Lesson 3 of our online course. This is just one example of what you'll learn with us.

Here are a few other helpful things to know:

• The online course material is divided into seven lessons along with a glossary and interactive 40-question practice exam.

• The seven lessons are: Introduction; Qualifications & Appointment; Acknowledgments; Oaths, Affirmations & Affidavits; Other Notarial Duties; Restrictions; and, Misconduct & Penalties. They are formatted for easy reading on your computer screen. If printed, the lessons amount to 50 pages.

• This course will help you focus on the terms, concepts and procedures you specifically need to know when taking the Notary Public Exam, and to begin serving competently in your new public and professional role.

This class helps you prepare for the New York State Notary Public Examination and provides you with a comprehensive view of the notary public office. Confusing laws, concepts and procedures are clearly explained, and examples are given to illustrate situations that a notary is likely to encounter. Topics include avoiding conflicts of interest, maintaining professional ethics, charging proper fees, when to defer to an attorney and minimizing legal liability. Learn how to properly execute acknowledgments and affidavits, and how to administer oaths and affirmations, as well as inform yourself about what you cannot do as a notary within New York State, such as performing marriages or certifying copies of public records. A "prep" course such as this one is a must for notary candidates to become fully aware of the authority, duties, and responsibilities relating to this important public office. We believe we have the best instructors, online course and live classroom sessions available to New York notary candidates!

Easy-to-Read Lessons

The online course material is essentially the same as what is given at our 3-hour live program. We are currently presenting notary seminars at Columbia-Greene Community College, Schenectady County Community College, Adirondack Community College and the Knowledge Network.

Hands-on Learning

We provide you with sample forms (an acknowledgment certificate, affidavit and more) to print out and follow along with the lessons in step-by-step fashion, as though you were actually sitting in our classroom.

Affordable

While a seat at our live program runs from $75 to $100, the online version is only $29. "O.K.," you might say, "That sounds fine — I will save money by taking the class online, even though I would prefer live classroom interaction. But how much are the mandatory State fees that I must pay to become a notary?" Answer: Whether you choose a live classroom session or the online version from providers like us, there is a separate $15 testing fee payable to the State. After getting a passing grade on the exam, you'll pay the State another $60 for registration, good for FOUR years ($15/year).

No Commercials!

We point you to sources of notary supplies, such as stamps, and services such as Notary Public Errors & Omissions Insurance, without "pushing" any products in particular. We give you straight talk about which product lines are preferred.

Personalized Approach

The instructor begins his presentation by giving you his business card with full contact information, just as he does in the live classroom. He is available to answer your questions via email, telephone or Skype. We enjoy hearing from our students, and we are interested in being a part of your success! Enroll now.

About the Instructors

Steven E. Williams, author of the online course, is an active Mobile Notary, Notary Signing Agent and member of the American Society of Notaries. He teaches Notary Public Workshops each month at the Knowledge Network in Albany, New York. He conducts the Notary Public Review Seminars at Columbia-Greene Community College, Schenectady County Community College and Adirondack Community College. As a witness-only Notary Signing Agent, Steven has processed hundreds of residential mortgage loan document packages on behalf of lenders, title companies and settlement agents since 2007. In addition to being a commissioned notary, he is a N.Y. State licensed Mortgage Loan Originator and licensed Insurance Broker (Property & Casualty, Life, Accident & Health).

Viktor Bujanow, CIC, CPIA, advisor and contributor, has been a Notary Public more than 25 years. He earned the Certified Notary Signing Agent designation from the National Notary Association. He has conducted notary classes throughout New York State. For many years, Viktor was an adjunct professor at Bryant & Stratton College, Albany Campus, where he taught not only notary classes but also insurance and real estate licensing and continuing education courses. He is President of VIA Insurance Agency, Inc., Niverville.

Preview

Here are eight screenshots to illustrate our online learning format. All materials — the seven lessons, glossary and interactive practice exam — can be viewed on your computer screen or printed out for your own individual use.

The lessons by themselves amount to 50 pages if printed. Our goal is to make your learning experience as easy, convenient and thorough as possible. If you have any questions about the course format or contents, please email Steven.

Comments From Students

"Just a note to let you know that I passed the notary exam. You taught the class at Schenectady County Community College. This was my fist time taking the exam, so I wanted to let you know that I passed and to thank you for your helpful study tips."

"I took the class that you taught for the Notary Public. Just letting you know that I finally was able to get down to Albany and take the test. Passed!!! Now I just have to go over to the County Clerk's office with the oath of office and payment. For me, taking the class was very helpful in preparing for the test."

"Dear Mr. Williams, I took your class at Adirondack Community College. I am pleased to inform you that I passed the Notary Public test on my first attempt. Your class was very helpful. Thank you!"

"Thanks for being so clear and encouraging. I took a notary class about four years ago, from another fellow, and he really went on about how legalistic it is. I was discouraged from taking the test. While being a notary is a large responsibility, I understand the task now, and am looking forward to it! I took the test for the first time, thanks to you."

"I really took the class to boost my prospects on the job hunt. Thanks for helping."

"Thank you, Steven, for an excellent class. You know your business."

"It's always good to take this course as a refresher."

"Viktor, thanks for everything. You are great at making the pieces fit together."

"Vik, thank you for caring about everyone in class and working so hard to make sure you met everyone's needs. You're a wealth of information."

"Thanks for your sincere concern about all of us. You made the class much more bearable than I thought it would be. I actually enjoyed it."

"Well, I passed! I wish you the best of luck. Keep on teaching. The class would have been boring without you."

"Thanks for yet another successful class. I'm very grateful for the privilege of being your student."

These comments were gathered from actual participants at our live classroom sessions in recent years. We are now compiling testimonials from those who have taken the online course, which is our newest offering. The online course was launched October 1, 2011. If you have taken the live program or the online course, or both, and would like to share your comments, we want to hear from you. We enjoy hearing the success stories of candidates who, with a little help from us, have gone forth to earn passing grades on the state-administered exam, and become duly commissioned (i.e., licensed) notaries. Please email feedback@NotaryEd.Com. Thank you!

Recommended Resources
• American Society of Notaries
• National Notary Association
• Notary Rotary
• NYS Division of Licensing Services
• Notary Public License Law

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