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Inexpensive Ways to Market Your Business

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There are several inexpensive ways to market your notary business:

  1. Business cards: Have professional-looking business cards made with your contact information and services offered, and hand them out to potential clients or leave them where people can easily find them.
  2. Business Pens and Stationery with your company’s information: This is an inexpensive as well as a smart way to market your business. I cannot tell you how much business I have received over the past 20 years from just leaving my pens in restaurants, post offices, title companies, etc.
  3. Social media: Create a social media page for your notary business and post about your services, prices, and availability. You can also join local community groups and advertise your services there.
  4. Networking: Attend local events, such as the chamber of commerce meetings or business expos, and network with other business owners and potential clients.
  5. Flyers: Design and print and distribute some flyers around your local area. You can also ask local businesses if you can leave some in their store or office.
  6. Referrals: Ask your existing clients to refer you to their friends and family. Word-of-mouth marketing can be very effective and it won’t cost you anything.
  7. Website: Create a simple website with your contact information and the services offered. You can use free website builders like Wix, WordPress, or Squarespace.

Remember, the key to successful marketing is to be consistent and persistent. Keep promoting your services and connecting with potential clients, and eventually, your notary business will start to grow.

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Daniel C. Lewis resides in Carmel, IN.  He was named in 2010 Notary of the Year by the National Notary Association.  He was also named in the same year an Honorary Secretary of State by the Indiana Secretary of State.  Daniel is currently serving as the Executive Director of the Lewis Notary & Training Services Inc. Daniel is an entrepreneur, writer, video editor, and Keynote Speaker.

How to become an Indiana Notary Public

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by Daniel C. Lewis

A Notary Public is a public official who is appointed by the state whose purpose is to serve the public as an impartial witness in performing a variety of official fraud-deterrent acts related to the signing of important documents. Notaries Public has become an essential part of our part of our community.

To become an Indiana notary, you must follow these steps:

  1. Meet the eligibility requirements:
    • Be at least 18 years of age
    • Be a legal resident of Indiana or have a place of employment or practice in Indiana
    • Be able to read and write English
    • Not have been convicted of a felony
  2. Take a state-approved notary education course.
  3. Obtain a $25,000 surety bond.
  4. Complete the application process.
    • Once you have completed the education course and obtained a surety bond, you can complete the notary application process online or by mail. The application fee is $18.
  5. Receive your commission.
    • If your application is approved, you will receive your notary commission certificate from the Indiana Secretary of State. The commission is valid for eight years.
  6. Purchase a notary seal and other supplies.
  7. Take the oath of office.
    • Before you can perform notarial acts, you must take the oath of office before a notary or other official authorized to administer oaths in Indiana.

Once you have completed these steps, you will be authorized to perform notarial acts in Indiana.

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Daniel C. Lewis resides in Carmel, IN.  He was named in 2010 Notary of the Year by the National Notary Association.  He was also named in the same year an Honorary Secretary of State by the Indiana Secretary of State.  Daniel is currently serving as the Executive Director of the Lewis Notary & Training Services Inc. Daniel is an entrepreneur, writer, video editor, and Keynote Speaker.