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Trevor Haney
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Multi-state Mobile Notary Question

Trevor Haney
  • San Diego, CA
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Hello BP Members!!! (hopefully this is the right "post to" forum) 

Prelude: Hopefully there's a relatively simple answer. I'm going through the process of getting my notary commission in the state of Virginia; to become a mobile signing agent. One of the requirements to receive your commission as a non-resident is that you regularly do business in VA. My better half is military so I'll be moving from state to state over the years. As a note: I also tele-work full-time so making sure I pay residential taxes as required is a different topic.

Question: How do I maintain my commission/start on the next commission for the next state for the next impending move?

Maybe answer/thoughts: The only thing I could maybe think of is to set up my own business entity that does business in the state I want a commission for. Would going through one of those electronic notary platforms allow me the ability to say I do business in X state?

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    Patti Robertson
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    Patti Robertson
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    I'm not following you.  Wouldn't you only want/be able to provide notary services in the state you actually reside in?  Why would you want to maintain your notary commission once you leave the area?  I'm also curious - why the draw to do this at all?  Is't there a cap on the amount you are allowed to charge.  Seems like there would be very little money in this.

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