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Tips on Wearing Masks for Notary Signing Agents

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There are a lot of discussions nationwide about wearing masks during this pandemic. Just this week, for instance, while out on assignments, I have had some signers state to me prior to arriving at their location that they will only meet with me if I have a mask on. While other signers have stated that they will not be wearing masks during the transaction and would prefer I didn’t wear one because they don’t believe the pandemic is real. No matter where you are on this issue, we recommend you implement systems to keep yourself safe.

For those notary entrepreneurs that wear masks during this pandemic, here are a couple of tips.

Invest in a More Breathable Mask

Masks can be uncomfortable, especially when it’s hot and humid. Experts say, however, that wearing a mask reduces transmission, helping to curb the spread of coronavirus and to quite literally save lives. Choose a mask that has more structure than those that lie flat against your mouth. Ensure that the material in your mask doesn’t cause heat rashes. The latest recommendation is to use multiple layers of fabric to produce the most effective protective barrier to the virus. So, instead of using a thick cotton, consider a thinner cotton fabric, but layering it.

Bring Backup Masks

Wearing masks consistently can make them literally sweaty and stinky. This can also cause acne breakouts. Make sure to pack a few extra fresh clean masks daily. Put these in a sealable baggie so it won’t be exposed to any germs before you slip it on your face.

Be Aware of Overheating

According to experts, wearing a mask over your mouth and nose can make it more difficult to breathe, especially for people with existing conditions, such as asthma, claustrophobia, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. That can actually lead to shortness of breath and allow heat to build up in the body, resulting in illness like heat exhaustion or heatstroke. Avoid being outside in the direct sun for too long and stay hydrated. You may need to drink more water than usual during this time of year to make up for increased sweating.

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More Changes for Indiana Notaries

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Whether you’re a seasoned notary veteran or a first-time notary applicant, it’s critically important to keep track of all the new guidelines, resources and requirements in Indiana. Here are just a few of the changes over the last couple of months.

NEW APPLICATION FEES FOR NOTARY

A new person wanting to become an Indiana Notary will now pay an application fee of $75.00. Commission Revision Fee is now $8.67. Click here to become an Indiana Notary or renew your Indiana notary commission.

INITIAL EDUCATION

All applicants must take a notary education course and pass an exam. The education course and exam are available after paying the application fee. Once the exam has been passed, your application will be submitted to the Indiana Secretary of State’s office for final review. Allow 5-10 business days for processing. If you’d like to learn more about becoming a Indiana Notary Public before submitting the application fee, please review the Notary Guide.

REQUIRED CONTINUING EDUCATION

All Notaries Public are required to complete a continuing education course every two (2) years. You may access the course by clicking the link below. The fee to complete the continuing education course is $50.00. You will be required to complete 3 continuing education courses, for a total of $150.00, over the course of your 8 year commission. Failure to complete the continuing education course will result in the expiration of your commission. Click here for Continuing Education Course

UPDATED LIST OF APPROVED REMOTE NOTARY TECHNOLOGY VENDORS

Indiana Remote Notaries Public may only conduct remote notarial acts using an approved vendor. When applying for Remote Notary Authorization, you will be required to select at least one vendor you intend to use. Once the vendor has given their approval, your application will be processed by the Secretary of State’s office.

Here is (as of August 8, 2020) an up-to-date list of approved Indiana Remote Notary Technology Vendors with their website.

Notarize Inc. 745 Boylston Street, Suite 600, Boston, MA 02116 www.notarize.com

Digital Delivery, Inc. 440 Alpha Road, Dallas, TX 75244 www.digitaldeliveryinc.com

NotaryCam, Inc. 2901 W Coast Hwy, Suite 200, Newport Beach, CA 92663 www.notarycam.com

Pavaso, Inc. 2901 North Dallas Parkway, Suite 400, Plano, TX 75093 https://pavaso.com

Simply Sign LLC 260 Airside Drive., Moon Township, PA 15108 www.simplysecuresign.com

DocVerify, Inc. 2030 Main Street, Suite 1300, Irvine, CA 92614 www.docverify.com

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Approved Indiana RON Technology Vendors

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Here are the latest Approved Remote Technology Vendors as of Monday, June 15, 2020 at 8:30am.

Notarize Inc., 745 Boylston Street, Ste 600, Boston, MA 02116 www.Notarize.com

Digital Delivery Inc., 4400 Alpha Road, Dallas, TX 75244 www.digitaldeliveryinc.com

Pavaso Inc., 2901 North Dallas Parkway, Ste 400, Plano, TX 75093 https://pavaso.com/ron/

NotaryCam, Inc. 2901 W Coast Hwy, Ste 200, Newport Beach, CA 92663 www.notarycam.com

Simply Sign, LLC, 260 Airside Drive, Moon Township, PA 15108 https://www.simplysecuresign.com

These vendors have ben approved by the Indiana Secretary of State’s office as a remote technology vendor. To prepare for the statewide exam on RON check out our Approved 3 CE Hours Course toward your Title Producers license at Remote Notarization Self Study Course.

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Check out some of these other courses from Lewis Training Services

Indiana Approved 10 Hour Title Pre-Licensing Online Course

Approved 7 Hour CE Online Course

Approved 3 Hour Indiana Remote Notarization Online Course

Approved 4 Hour Ethics and the Signing Professional

Notary Permit Runner (NPR) Online Course (Most Popular)

4 Reasons for having a Legal Service Plan

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by Daniel C. Lewis

With the current pandemic we will be experiencing some very dramatic changes to our laws across the country.  Record hospitalization, death, unemployment along with new standards for social distancing is ushering a new era. With new social guidelines happening across the country it is a smart choice for the professional entrepreneur to have the proper legal protection against looming legal issues.

Here are 4 reasons that professionals should carry some type of a legal service plan in their toolbox

1.  Legal Service Plans can give you access to an entire law firm.  Imagine if you, as an entrepreneur, had access to a Contract Attorney, Tax Attorney, or Estate Attorney.  Imagine being able to talk with an attorney about how to help you lower legal risk of operating your business.  Imagine even if in the process of going to each of your assignments you receive a traffic ticket and having an attorney represent you in court.  Would that be a benefit to you?

2.  Laws are becoming more and more complicated.  If you are not a lawyer it probably a mistake to try to interpret the laws on your own without the counsel of a trained and license attorney. Would it be a benefit to have an attorney to consult on business decisions?

3.  Not having a legal service plan will cost you.  As an entrepreneur you will be dealing with companies in a different states which means contracts that will be under the jurisdiction of that state.  Sometime you will even be asked to sign documents that is not quite clear to you and may even seem like it is in a different language.  If you are an employee you may be asked by your employer at times to sign documents that you would consider questionable.  If an unintentional mistake is made on documents by you, would you feel more confident in the outcome of a legal proceeding if you had an attorney to help you through the process?

4.   Having a Legal Service Plan helps you operate an Efficient/Effective Business.  Using a Legal Service Plan effectively helps to keep you out of litigation and becoming a Defendant in a court case.  Remember the old saying “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”.  Could you benefit with consulting with an attorney about lower risk factors to your business?

Daniel C. Lewis resides in Carmel, IN. He has had more than 43 years of business experience. Daniel is a Navy Veteran and is the Director of Lewis Training Services. He was named in 2010 National Notary of the Year as well as named Indiana Honorary Secretary of State. Daniel is the co-author of the business guide MAKE YOUR BUSINESS OUR BUSINESS. You can contact Daniel at admin@lewistraining.online.

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