TPD
the poor dad
I have been a Notary Public for more than 10 years. Up until now the process was fairly simple - fill out the initial application and send in the fee, less than $10. After approval go to the court house and be sworn in and give them a couple more dollars. Buy a notary stamp and record book, less than $30, and wahlah - you are now a notary! Every 4 years, send in your renewal and go to court house to be sworn in, give them a couple more dollars - no big deal.
Basically a notary is just confirming your signature - verifying you are the person that is legally required to sign a document. Show me a valid photo ID, sign the document, give me $4 (this fee is regulated by the state) and I will put my notary stamp on it. Easy Peasy - no degree needed......until now.......
The state in their infinite wisdom and beuaracracy now says that we can fast track nurses and bus drivers and not give them all the required training needed to perform their jobs, but as of Oct. 1st, new notary publics must now take and pass a course before becoming certified. And guess what - the course is only offered by one company with a starting fee of $59! What BS! And each time I renew I must now take a course. It's hard enough now to find a notary, but this is just going to make it harder. Pisses me the F^CK OFF! Luckily I just renewed my notary so I'm good for another 3 years but not sure I will renew in the future. Pay $59 for a course, $10 or more in renewal fees all for a $4 fee and headaches of dealing with most people needing a notary right now!
Basically a notary is just confirming your signature - verifying you are the person that is legally required to sign a document. Show me a valid photo ID, sign the document, give me $4 (this fee is regulated by the state) and I will put my notary stamp on it. Easy Peasy - no degree needed......until now.......
The state in their infinite wisdom and beuaracracy now says that we can fast track nurses and bus drivers and not give them all the required training needed to perform their jobs, but as of Oct. 1st, new notary publics must now take and pass a course before becoming certified. And guess what - the course is only offered by one company with a starting fee of $59! What BS! And each time I renew I must now take a course. It's hard enough now to find a notary, but this is just going to make it harder. Pisses me the F^CK OFF! Luckily I just renewed my notary so I'm good for another 3 years but not sure I will renew in the future. Pay $59 for a course, $10 or more in renewal fees all for a $4 fee and headaches of dealing with most people needing a notary right now!
Effective October 1, 2021, Maryland Notary Public law will change. A change in the law requires:
Upon completion of the notary public course of study, a notary will receive a certificate of completion from the provider. Notaries must submit that certificate as part of the online notary application. Upon successful completion of the notary public examination (for new applicants), notaries will receive a certificate of passing from the provider. Notaries must submit an electronic certificate as part of the online notary application. |
no, its another way to get in your pocket
